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Seibald Family History

Seibald 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: Sebald, Seibold, Seewald, Sibbald, Sibal, Seibel, Leibold, Sibold

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Where is the Seibald family from?

You can see how Seibald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seibald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Seibald families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Seibald's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Seibald families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibald 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 Seibald ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Seibald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Seibald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibald 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Seibald. 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 205 military records available for the last name Seibald. For the veterans among your Seibald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibald lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Seibald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Seibald in 1974 was 64, and 68 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seibald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seibald 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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