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Sib Family History

Sib Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Six, Sik, Si, Sia, Sim, Sieb, Sin, Sis, Eib, Siu

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Where is the Sib family from?

You can see how Sib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sib family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sib family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sib's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sib families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Sib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sib 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sib. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sib. For the veterans among your Sib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sib lifespan?

Average Sib life expectancy in 1964 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sib 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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