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Seybolt Family History

Seybolt 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: Seabolt, Seybold, Sebolt, Sypolt, Seibold, Rybolt, Seybert, Sebold

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Where is the Seybolt family from?

You can see how Seybolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seybolt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seybolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Seybolt families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Seybolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seybolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seybolt 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 Seybolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seybolt. 44% of Seybolt men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Seybolt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seybolt were Accountant and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Seybolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seybolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seybolt 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Seybolt. 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 413 military records available for the last name Seybolt. For the veterans among your Seybolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seybolt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Seybolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seybolt in 1961 was 33, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seybolt 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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