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Sebold Family History

Sebold Name Meaning

German: variant of Sebald .

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


Similar surnames: Sebolt, Seebold, Sibold, Lebold, Sebald, Seybold, Debold, Siebold

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Where is the Sebold family from?

You can see how Sebold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sebold families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sebold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebold. 15% of Sebold men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sebold women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebold were Fireman and Maid. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sebold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebold 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Sebold. 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 757 military records available for the last name Sebold. For the veterans among your Sebold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebold lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sebold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sebold in 1951 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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