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Sebern Family History

Sebern 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: Severn, Sebert, Seber, Severin, Seaberg, Eber, Stern, Leben, Severo

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Where is the Sebern family from?

You can see how Sebern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sebern family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sebern's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sebern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebern 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 Sebern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sebern. 34% of Sebern men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Sebern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebern 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 Sebern. 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 238 military records available for the last name Sebern. For the veterans among your Sebern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebern lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sebern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sebern in 1958 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebern 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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