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Sybert Family History

Sybert Name Meaning

German: variant of Siebert . This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sibert, Seybert, Subbert, Syfert, Sagert, Olbert, Tabert, Gibert

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Where is the Sybert family from?

You can see how Sybert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sybert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sybert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Sybert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sybert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sybert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sybert 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 Sybert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sybert. 30% of Sybert men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sybert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sybert were Farming and House Wife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • House Wife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sybert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sybert 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Sybert. 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 592 military records available for the last name Sybert. For the veterans among your Sybert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sybert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sybert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sybert in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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