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Sibbit Family History

Sibbit Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Sibot, a pet form of Sibyl (see Sibble). Compare Johannes Sibotson' 1377 in Poll Tax (Langsett WR Yorks) and Thomas Sibbotson' 1379 in Poll Tax (Selby WR Yorks).

From the Middle English personal name Sebode representing either Old English *Sigeboda or a Norman introduction of Continental Germanic Sigibodo (*sig- ‘victory’ + *bod- ‘messenger’).

There has probably been some confusion with Sibbald and with (1) above.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Sibbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sibbit families living in Northumberland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sibbit's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sibbit families in 1891.
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What did your Sibbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sibbit. 100% of Sibbit men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Sibbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbit 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sibbit. 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 169 military records available for the last name Sibbit. For the veterans among your Sibbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sibbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sibbit in 1972 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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