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Sest Family History

Sest 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: Best, Oest, West, Test, Sesto, Gest, Fest, Seat, Nest, Vest

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Where is the Sest family from?

You can see how Sest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sest family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Sest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sest 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sest. 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 568 military records available for the last name Sest. For the veterans among your Sest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sest in 1967 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sest 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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