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Seebey Family History

Seebey 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: Seeley, Seeber, Seeney, Seery, Keeley, Feeney, Selby, Steeber, Feeley

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Where is the Seebey family from?

You can see how Seebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seebey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seebey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seebey family living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seebey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Seebey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seebey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Seebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seebey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Seebey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Seebey. For the veterans among your Seebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seebey lifespan?

Average Seebey life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seebey 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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