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Seiber Family History

Seiber Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Seibert.

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


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Where is the Seiber family from?

You can see how Seiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Seiber families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Seiber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seiber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiber 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 Seiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiber. 28% of Seiber men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Seiber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiber were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Seiber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Seiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiber 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Seiber. 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 Seiber. For the veterans among your Seiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiber lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Seiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Seiber in 1946 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiber 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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