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Sebbens Family History

Sebbens 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: Sebben, Sebens, Stebbins, Lebens, Gibbens, Gebben, Sebren, Ribbens

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Where is the Sebbens family from?

You can see how Sebbens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebbens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebbens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Sebbens families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebbens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sebbens families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebbens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebbens 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sebbens. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sebbens. For the veterans among your Sebbens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebbens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sebbens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sebbens in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebbens 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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