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Sesniak Family History

Sesniak 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: Lesniak, Lesnik, Senick, Sestak, Lesiak, Resnik, Lesnick, Resnick

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Where is the Sesniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesniak 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 Sesniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sesniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Sesniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesniak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sesniak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sesniak. For the veterans among your Sesniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesniak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Sesniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sesniak in 1979 was 54, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesniak 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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