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Seibl Family History

Seibl 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: Seil, Seibel, Seidl, Seib, Leib, Neill, Peil, Sell, Keil, Still

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Where is the Seibl family from?

You can see how Seibl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Seibl families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seibl's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Seibl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seibl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Seibl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibl 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Seibl. 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 118 military records available for the last name Seibl. For the veterans among your Seibl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Seibl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seibl in 1969 was 83, and 59 in 1997.

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