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Sibra Family History

Sibra 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: Serra, Mira, Sera, Riera, Sica, Sikora, Cira, Subia, Riba, Siska

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Where is the Sibra family from?

You can see how Sibra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sibra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sibra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sibra families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sibra's in USA. California had the highest population of Sibra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sibra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sibra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sibra. 77% of Sibra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sibra women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sibra were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    77%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Card Room
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Sibra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Sibra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sibra 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sibra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sibra. For the veterans among your Sibra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sibra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sibra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sibra in 1971 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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