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Sebe Family History

Sebe 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: See, Sebo, Sepe, Seba, Sebek, Siebe, Selbe, Seber, Dube, Lee

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Where is the Sebe family from?

You can see how Sebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sebe family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sebe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebe 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 314 census records available for the last name Sebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebe 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Sebe. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sebe. For the veterans among your Sebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Sebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sebe in 1969 was 65, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebe 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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