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Sebald Family History

Sebald Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bavaria): from the ancient Germanic personal name Sebald composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + bald ‘courageous bold’.

This was popular in Nuremburg being the name of the city's patron saint.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sebald family from?

You can see how Sebald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sebald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sebald families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sebald's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sebald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebald 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 Sebald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebald. 23% of Sebald men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Sebald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebald were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Sebald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sebald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebald 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Sebald. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sebald. For the veterans among your Sebald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebald lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sebald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sebald in 1958 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebald 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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