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Sebast Family History

Sebast 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: Sabat, East, Sebald, Bast, Sebert, Seba, Sease, Sebesta, Seat, Keast

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Where is the Sebast family from?

You can see how Sebast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sebast families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebast's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sebast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebast 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 Sebast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebast. 34% of Sebast men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Sebast women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Sebast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Sebast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebast 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sebast. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sebast. For the veterans among your Sebast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebast lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sebast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sebast in 1966 was 67, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebast 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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