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Sigsby Family History

Sigsby 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: Silsby, Bigsby, Rigsby, Risby, Lisby, Bigby, Wisby, Rigby, Slingsby

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Where is the Sigsby family from?

You can see how Sigsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sigsby family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sigsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sigsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigsby 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 Sigsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sigsby. 37% of Sigsby men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Sigsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigsby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sigsby. 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 121 military records available for the last name Sigsby. For the veterans among your Sigsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sigsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sigsby in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigsby 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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