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Schibi Family History

Schibi Surname Meaning

French (Alsace and Lorraine of German origin): probably from a Swiss Alemannic form of schiebe ‘dowel board’

hence a nickname for a short plump person or an occupational name for someone who worked with these objects.

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


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Where is the Schibi family from?

You can see how Schibi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schibi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schibi families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schibi families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schibi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schibi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schibi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schibi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schibi. 24% of Schibi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schibi women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Steamfitter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Schibi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Schibi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schibi 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Schibi. 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 121 military records available for the last name Schibi. For the veterans among your Schibi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schibi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schibi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schibi in 1962 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schibi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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