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Sibel Family History

Sibel 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: Sobel, Sibal, Sidel, Gibel, Kibel, Seibel, Siebel, Sabel, Sigel, Kiel

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Where is the Sibel family from?

You can see how Sibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sibel families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sibel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sibel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibel 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 Sibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibel. 25% of Sibel men worked as a Clerk and 45% of Sibel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibel were New Worker and Laborer.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Sibel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibel 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Sibel. 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 411 military records available for the last name Sibel. For the veterans among your Sibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sibel in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sibel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibel 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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