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Sebesta Family History

Sebesta Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Šebesta): from a short form of the personal name Šebastián (see Sebastian ).

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


Similar surnames: Shebesta, Sybesma, Sabetta, Sebens, Kubista, Severa, Nesta, Hebert

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Where is the Sebesta family from?

You can see how Sebesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebesta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sebesta families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sebesta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sebesta families in 1880.
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What did your Sebesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebesta. 35% of Sebesta men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Sebesta women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebesta were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sebesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebesta 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Sebesta. 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 671 military records available for the last name Sebesta. For the veterans among your Sebesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebesta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sebesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sebesta in 1955 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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