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Seybert Family History

Seybert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seibert.

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


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Where is the Seybert family from?

You can see how Seybert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seybert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seybert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Seybert families living in Surrey. This was about 82% of all the recorded Seybert's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Seybert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seybert 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 Seybert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seybert. 18% of Seybert men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Seybert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seybert were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Seybert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Seybert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seybert 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Seybert. 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 Seybert. For the veterans among your Seybert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seybert lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Seybert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seybert in 1947 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seybert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seybert 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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