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Sibby Family History

Sibby 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: Kibby, Gibby, Libby, Bibby, Sebby, Kibbe, Saxby, Hubby, Sibley, Wilby

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Where is the Sibby family from?

You can see how Sibby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sibby families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sibby's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sibby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibby 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 Sibby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibby. 35% of Sibby men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Sibby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibby were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
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What Sibby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sibby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibby 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sibby. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sibby. For the veterans among your Sibby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sibby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sibby in 1956 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

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