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Shibley Name Meaning

English:: variant of Sibley . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. variant of Shipley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sibley, Smiley, Chisley, Sible, Shawley, Whirley, Chipley, Shurley

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Where is the Shibley family from?

You can see how Shibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shibley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shibley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Shibley families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shibley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shibley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shibley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shibley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shibley. 55% of Shibley men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Merchant
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shibley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 667 immigration records available for the last name Shibley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shibley. For the veterans among your Shibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shibley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shibley in 1947 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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