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Sebeck Family History

Sebeck 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: Lebeck, Seebeck, Sebek, Rebeck, Sobeck, Beck, Senick, Bobeck, Reeck

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Where is the Sebeck family from?

You can see how Sebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sebeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sebeck family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebeck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sebeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebeck 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 Sebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebeck. 43% of Sebeck men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sebeck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebeck were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Butcher
    22%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebeck 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Sebeck. 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 230 military records available for the last name Sebeck. For the veterans among your Sebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebeck lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sebeck in 1944 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebeck 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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