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Sebelien Family History

Sebelien 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: Seelen, Severin, Seeley, Belin, Serlin, Sellin, Sellen, Schelin

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Where is the Sebelien family from?

You can see how Sebelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebelien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebelien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sebelien family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sebelien's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Sebelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebelien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebelien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sebelien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sebelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebelien 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sebelien. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sebelien. For the veterans among your Sebelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebelien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sebelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sebelien in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

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