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Sebek Family History

Sebek Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Šebek): from a pet form of the personal name Šebestián (see Sebastian ).

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


Similar surnames: Sebok, Sobek, Pesek, Petek, Leben, Bezek, Seek, Zelek, Dembek, Sieben

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Where is the Sebek family from?

You can see how Sebek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sebek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sebek families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sebek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sebek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sebek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebek. 30% of Sebek men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sebek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sebek were Salesman and Helper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Helper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sebek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebek 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Sebek. 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 499 military records available for the last name Sebek. For the veterans among your Sebek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sebek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sebek in 1949 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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