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Sebel Family History

Sebel 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: Nebel, Sobel, Uebel, Rebel, Hebel, Segel, Seel, Seibel, Sebek, Siebel

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Where is the Sebel family from?

You can see how Sebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sebel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sebel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebel 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 Sebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sebel. 100% of Sebel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebel 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Sebel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Sebel. For the veterans among your Sebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Sebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sebel in 1957 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebel 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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