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Sibly Family History

Sibly Surname Meaning

see Sibley.

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


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Where is the Sibly family from?

You can see how Sibly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sibly family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sibly's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sibly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibly 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 Sibly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibly. 67% of Sibly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sibly women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibly were Cook and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sibly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sibly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibly 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Sibly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sibly. For the veterans among your Sibly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Sibly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sibly in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sibly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sibly 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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