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Sebelin Family History

Sebelin 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: Severin, Belin, Serlin, Sellin, Schelin, Selin, Seelen, Ribelin

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Where is the Sebelin family from?

You can see how Sebelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Sebelin family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebelin's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Sebelin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebelin 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 Sebelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebelin. 67% of Sebelin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sebelin women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Oar Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sebelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Sebelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebelin 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Sebelin. 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 176 military records available for the last name Sebelin. For the veterans among your Sebelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sebelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sebelin in 1964 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebelin 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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