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Shibler Family History

Shibler 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: Hibler, Shiller, Shibley, Shidler, Shisler, Shipler, Spiller, Sibley

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Where is the Shibler family from?

You can see how Shibler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shibler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shibler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shibler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shibler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shibler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shibler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shibler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shibler. 67% of Shibler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Shibler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shibler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shibler. 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 170 military records available for the last name Shibler. For the veterans among your Shibler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shibler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Shibler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shibler in 1949 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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