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Seibert Family History

Seibert Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + berht ‘bright famous’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German personal name Seibert as a surname.

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


Similar surnames: Sebert, Deibert, Herbert, Rembert, Helbert, Weipert, Thibert, Neifert

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Where is the Seibert family from?

You can see how Seibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seibert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 71 Seibert families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Seibert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seibert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Seibert. 82% of Seibert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seibert women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Cultivator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Seibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibert 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Seibert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Seibert. For the veterans among your Seibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibert lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Seibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seibert in 1941 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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