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Seberson Family History

Seberson Surname 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: Severson, Segerson, Peterson, Reierson, Amberson, Stenerson, Enerson

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Where is the Seberson family from?

You can see how Seberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seberson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Seberson families living in Minnesota. This was about 85% of all the recorded Seberson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Seberson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seberson 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 Seberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seberson. 50% of Seberson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Seberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Seberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seberson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Seberson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seberson. For the veterans among your Seberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seberson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Seberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seberson in 1963 was 85, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seberson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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