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Sibbet Family History

Sibbet 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: Sibbett, Kibbe, Sibley, Wibben, Silber, Sabet, Nibbe, Hibben, Sebben

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Where is the Sibbet family from?

You can see how Sibbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sibbet families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sibbet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sibbet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibbet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sibbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibbet. 60% of Sibbet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sibbet women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sibbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sibbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbet 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Sibbet. 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 140 military records available for the last name Sibbet. For the veterans among your Sibbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sibbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sibbet in 1965 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibbet 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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