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Seibs Family History

Seibs 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: Seiss, Seib, Seils, Reis, Meis, Leib, Sens, Weiss, Seif, Sebo

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Where is the Seibs family from?

You can see how Seibs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seibs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Seibs families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seibs's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seibs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibs 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 Seibs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Seibs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Seibs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibs 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Seibs. 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 18 military records available for the last name Seibs. For the veterans among your Seibs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Seibs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Seibs in 1964 was 78, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seibs 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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