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Sebert Family History

Sebert Surname Meaning

German and northern French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

North German: variant of Siebert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sebert family from?

You can see how Sebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sebert families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sebert's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Sebert families in 1891.
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What did your Sebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebert. 30% of Sebert men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sebert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebert were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebert 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Sebert. 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 763 military records available for the last name Sebert. For the veterans among your Sebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sebert in 1958 was 40, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebert 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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