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Seben Family History

Seben 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: Leben, Sebben, Sebens, Sieben, Eben, Sebek, Sebren, Seber, Sabin

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Where is the Seben family from?

You can see how Seben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Seben families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seben 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 Seben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seben. 100% of Seben men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Seben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seben 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Seben. 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 25 military records available for the last name Seben. For the veterans among your Seben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seben lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Seben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seben in 1973 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seben 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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