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Schibley Family History

Schibley 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: Shibley, Chipley, Sibley, Schley, Shipley, Shirley, Schiller, Chisley

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Where is the Schibley family from?

You can see how Schibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schibley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schibley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schibley families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schibley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schibley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schibley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schibley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schibley. 100% of Schibley men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Schibley women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Schibley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Schibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schibley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schibley. 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 149 military records available for the last name Schibley. For the veterans among your Schibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schibley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Schibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schibley in 1957 was 52, and 64 in 2000.

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