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Sesterak Family History

Sesterak 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: Sestak, Sester, Sekerak, Setter, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Sesterak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesterak 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 immigration records available for the last name Sesterak. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Sesterak. For the veterans among your Sesterak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesterak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sesterak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sesterak in 1960 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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