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Seeba Family History

Seeba Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Seeba family from?

You can see how Seeba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeba family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seeba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Seeba families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seeba's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seeba families in 1911.
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What did your Seeba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seeba. 43% of Seeba men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seeba 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seeba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeba 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Seeba. 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 214 military records available for the last name Seeba. For the veterans among your Seeba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seeba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Seeba in 1965 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeba 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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