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Sesti Family History

Sesti 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: Sesto, Sisti, Best, Oest, Seth, Testa, Beste, Seki, Sestak, Seto

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Where is the Sesti family from?

You can see how Sesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sesti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sesti families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sesti's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sesti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesti 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 Sesti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesti. 64% of Sesti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sesti women worked as a Finisher.

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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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Sesti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Sesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesti 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Sesti. 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 145 military records available for the last name Sesti. For the veterans among your Sesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesti lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sesti in 1965 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesti 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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