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Sebly Family History

Sebly 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: Sealy, Seely, Sebby, Sully, Seeley, Bly, Sell, Seal, Sibley, Selle

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Where is the Sebly family from?

You can see how Sebly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sebly families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sebly's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sebly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Sebly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebly 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sebly. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sebly. For the veterans among your Sebly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sebly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sebly in 1972 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebly 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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