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Sebaugh Family History

Sebaugh Name 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: Seabaugh, Ebaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Arbaugh, Sirbaugh, Surbaugh

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Where is the Sebaugh family from?

You can see how Sebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sebaugh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sebaugh. 39% of Sebaugh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Painter
    12%
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What Sebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebaugh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sebaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Sebaugh. For the veterans among your Sebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebaugh lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sebaugh in 1948 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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