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Sibbons Family History

Sibbons Surname Meaning

variant of Seabourne with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Sibbons family from?

You can see how Sibbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibbons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sibbons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Sibbons families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sibbons's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sibbons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibbons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sibbons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sibbons. 50% of Sibbons men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Sibbons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibbons were Farmer and Cook shopwoman.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Cook shopwoman
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sibbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibbons 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 54,000 immigration records available for the last name Sibbons. 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 154 military records available for the last name Sibbons. For the veterans among your Sibbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibbons lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Sibbons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sibbons in 1981 was 62, and 80 in 1996.

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