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Sebest Family History

Sebest 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: Sebert, Sebesta, Best, Debes, Lebert, Sabet, Seibert, Webert, Genest

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Where is the Sebest family from?

You can see how Sebest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sebest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sebest families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sebest's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sebest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sebest. 60% of Sebest men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Sebest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebest 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Sebest. 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 109 military records available for the last name Sebest. For the veterans among your Sebest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebest lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sebest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sebest in 1958 was 33, and 86 in 2003.

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