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Sebey Family History

Sebey 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: Sebek, Seber, Seley, Sevey, Sobey, Seney, Sebby, Sabey, Ebey, Seeley

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Where is the Sebey family from?

You can see how Sebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sebey families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sebey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sebey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Sebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebey 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sebey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sebey. For the veterans among your Sebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Sebey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sebey in 1983 was 82, and 88 in 1994.

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