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Seebald Family History

Seebald 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: Seewald, Sebald, Seebold, Sibbald, Seibold, Seeba, Seebach, Seefeld

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Where is the Seebald family from?

You can see how Seebald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seebald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seebald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Seebald families living in Manitoba. This was about 90% of all the recorded Seebald's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Seebald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seebald 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 Seebald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seebald. 40% of Seebald men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Seebald women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seebald were Radio Operator 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Radio Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Seebald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Seebald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seebald 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Seebald. 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 357 military records available for the last name Seebald. For the veterans among your Seebald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seebald lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Seebald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Seebald in 1952 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seebald 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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