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Seber Family History

Seber Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sebert.

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


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Where is the Seber family from?

You can see how Seber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Seber families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Seber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seber 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 Seber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seber. 36% of Seber men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Seber women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seber were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Seber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seber 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Seber. 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 851 military records available for the last name Seber. For the veterans among your Seber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Seber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seber in 1959 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seber 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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