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Seibel Family History

Seibel Name Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Seibold or its short form Seib . Compare Sible . Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): adoption of

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


Similar surnames: Seidel, Leibel, Heibel, Seipel, Reibel, Geibel, Deibel, Sensel

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Where is the Seibel family from?

You can see how Seibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seibel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Seibel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seibel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Seibel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seibel. 20% of Seibel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Seibel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seibel were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Seibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Seibel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Seibel. For the veterans among your Seibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Seibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Seibel in 1944 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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