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Sibthorpe Family History

Sibthorpe Surname Meaning

from Sibthorpe (Notts) which is recorded as Sibetorp in 1086. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Sibba or the Old Scandinavian personal name Sibbi.

In both cases, the name reflects the influence of personal names from different cultures.

The term þorp is of Old Scandinavian origin and means ‘secondary settlement’ or ‘outlying farmstead’.

This etymology highlights the historical blend of cultures in the region.

Overall, the name Sibthorpe encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage.

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


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Where is the Sibthorpe family from?

You can see how Sibthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibthorpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sibthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Sibthorpe families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sibthorpe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sibthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Sibthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sibthorpe. 100% of Sibthorpe men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Sibthorpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Independant
    4%
  • Butchers Cashier
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 398 immigration records available for the last name Sibthorpe. 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 199 military records available for the last name Sibthorpe. For the veterans among your Sibthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibthorpe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sibthorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sibthorpe in 1968 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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