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Sebring Family History

Sebring Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Swedish Sjöbring an ornamental name formed with sjö ‘sea lake’ + a second element of uncertain etymology perhaps the placename element bring denoting a protrusion in the landscape.

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


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Where is the Sebring family from?

You can see how Sebring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sebring families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sebring's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sebring families in 1911.
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What did your Sebring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebring. 20% of Sebring men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sebring women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebring were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sebring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebring 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Sebring. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sebring. For the veterans among your Sebring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebring lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sebring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sebring in 1952 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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