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Shebesta Family History

Shebesta Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Šebesta (see Sebesta).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shebesta family from?

You can see how Shebesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shebesta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shebesta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Shebesta families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shebesta's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Shebesta families in 1880.
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What did your Shebesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shebesta. 54% of Shebesta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shebesta women 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Work
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shebesta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Shebesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shebesta 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shebesta. 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 91 military records available for the last name Shebesta. For the veterans among your Shebesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shebesta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shebesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shebesta in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shebesta 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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