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Sebiston Family History

Sebiston 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: Sabiston, Peniston, Keniston, Deniston, Easton, Seaton, Whiston

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Where is the Sebiston family from?

You can see how Sebiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sebiston family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Sebiston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sebiston family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sebiston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sebiston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sebiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Sebiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sebiston 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 Sebiston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sebiston. For the veterans among your Sebiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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