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Sebaston Family History

Sebaston 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: Easton, Seaton, Beaston, Sebastian, Baston, Sabiston, Heaston

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Where is the Sebaston family from?

You can see how Sebaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebaston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sebaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sebaston families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sebaston's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sebaston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebaston 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 Sebaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sebaston. 100% of Sebaston men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Sebaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebaston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sebaston. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sebaston. For the veterans among your Sebaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sebaston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sebaston 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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