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Sebley Family History

Sebley Surname Meaning

see Sibley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sebley family from?

You can see how Sebley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebley families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sebley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sebley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebley 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 Sebley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebley. 64% of Sebley men worked as a Laborer and 59% of Sebley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebley were Attendant and Teacher.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Attendant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Sebley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sebley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebley 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sebley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sebley. For the veterans among your Sebley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebley lifespan?

Average Sebley life expectancy in 1999 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebley 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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