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Schibig Family History

Schibig Name 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: Schibi, Schillig, Schurig, Schilling, Schei, Schild, Schwing, Schepis

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Where is the Schibig family from?

You can see how Schibig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schibig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schibig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schibig families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schibig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schibig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schibig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schibig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schibig. 67% of Schibig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schibig women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Schibig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Schibig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schibig 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schibig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Schibig. For the veterans among your Schibig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schibig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schibig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schibig in 1963 was 73, and 38 in 2004.

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