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Sebell Family History

Sebell 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: Sewell, Debell, Ebell, Zebell, Bell, Isbell, Jewell, Gesell, Sell

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Where is the Sebell family from?

You can see how Sebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sebell families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sebell's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Sebell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebell 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 Sebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebell. 50% of Sebell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sebell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebell were Die Maker and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Die Maker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Sebell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Sebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sebell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sebell. For the veterans among your Sebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sebell in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebell 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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