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Seston Family History

Seston Surname Meaning

variant of Syson or possibly Sexton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seston family from?

You can see how Seston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Seston families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seston's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Seston families in 1891.
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What did your Seston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seston. 100% of Seston men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Seston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Hand Press Worker
    5%
  • Unpaid Dom Duty
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seston 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Seston. 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 344 military records available for the last name Seston. For the veterans among your Seston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Seston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seston in 1961 was 56, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seston 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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