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Sebourn Family History

Sebourn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seaborn.

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


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Where is the Sebourn family from?

You can see how Sebourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebourn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sebourn families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebourn's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Sebourn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebourn. 48% of Sebourn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sebourn women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Farm
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sebourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Sebourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebourn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sebourn. 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 243 military records available for the last name Sebourn. For the veterans among your Sebourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebourn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sebourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sebourn in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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