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Seibolt Family History

Seibolt 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: Seibold, Seabolt, Sebolt, Seibert, Seibel, Leibold, Sibold, Seybold

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Where is the Seibolt family from?

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

What did your Seibolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seibolt. 100% of Seibolt men worked as a Conductor. .

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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

  • Conductor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Seibolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibolt 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Seibolt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Seibolt. For the veterans among your Seibolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibolt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Seibolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seibolt in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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