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Sibell Family History

Sibell 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: Sidell, Zibell, Bell, Isbell, Sell, Sewell, Sobel, Wivell, Stell

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Where is the Sibell family from?

You can see how Sibell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sibell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sibell family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sibell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sibell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibell 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 Sibell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibell. 34% of Sibell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sibell women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibell were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fumigator
    25%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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What Sibell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Sibell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Sibell. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sibell. For the veterans among your Sibell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sibell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sibell in 1966 was 88, and 53 in 2004.

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