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Sestito Family History

Sestito Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): probably a nickname from a derivative of the dialect word sestare ‘to put in order’.

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


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Where is the Sestito family from?

You can see how Sestito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sestito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sestito families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sestito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sestito families in 1920.
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What did your Sestito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sestito. 36% of Sestito men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Tailor
    11%
  • Gardner
    8%

What Sestito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Sestito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sestito 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Sestito. 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 325 military records available for the last name Sestito. For the veterans among your Sestito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sestito lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sestito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sestito in 1958 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sestito 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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