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Sebastien Family History

Sebastien Surname 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: Sebastian, Sebestyen, Sebastiano, Bastien, Sebastiani, Bastion

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Where is the Sebastien family from?

You can see how Sebastien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebastien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebastien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sebastien families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebastien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sebastien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebastien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sebastien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sebastien. 100% of Sebastien 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sebastien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Sebastien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebastien 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Sebastien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Sebastien. For the veterans among your Sebastien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebastien lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sebastien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sebastien in 1960 was 51, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sebastien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebastien ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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