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Sebbald Family History

Sebbald 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: Sibbald, Sebald, Seewald, Seibold, Seybold, Sebold, Seebold, Sewald

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Where is the Sebbald family from?

You can see how Sebbald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebbald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Sebbald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 8 Sebbald families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sebbald's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Sebbald families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebbald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Sebbald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebbald 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sebbald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Sebbald. For the veterans among your Sebbald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebbald lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebbald 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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