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Seib Family History

Seib Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Seibold.

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


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Where is the Seib family from?

You can see how Seib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seib family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seib family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Seib's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Seib families in 1891.
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What did your Seib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seib. 23% of Seib men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Seib women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seib were Machinist and 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seib. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seib. For the veterans among your Seib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seib lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Seib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seib in 1954 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seib 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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