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Seebode Family History

Seebode 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: Seebold, Bode, Sloboda, Seed, Sebo, Swoboda, Seide, Cerbone, Keeble

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Where is the Seebode family from?

You can see how Seebode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seebode family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seebode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Seebode families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seebode's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seebode families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seebode 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 Seebode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seebode. 43% of Seebode men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Seebode women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Fireman
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Seebode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Seebode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seebode 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Seebode. 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 280 military records available for the last name Seebode. For the veterans among your Seebode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seebode lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Seebode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Seebode in 1964 was 61, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seebode 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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