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Sebestyen Name Meaning

Hungarian (Sebestyén): from the personal name Sebestyén Hungarian form of Sebastian .

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


Similar surnames: Bestgen, Sebesta, Kerestes, Sebastian, Bastien, Bester, Celestin

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Where is the Sebestyen family from?

You can see how Sebestyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebestyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sebestyen families living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sebestyen's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Sebestyen families in 1920.
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What did your Sebestyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sebestyen. 39% of Sebestyen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sebestyen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Sebestyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebestyen 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Sebestyen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Sebestyen. For the veterans among your Sebestyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebestyen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sebestyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sebestyen in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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