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Sessoms Name Meaning

Altered form of English Sessions .

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


Similar surnames: Sessom, Sessums, Sessum, Sessions, Sissons, Vessels, Persons, Newsome

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Where is the Sessoms family from?

You can see how Sessoms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessoms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sessoms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sessoms families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sessoms's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sessoms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessoms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sessoms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sessoms. 32% of Sessoms men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Sessoms women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sessoms were Salesman and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sessoms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessoms 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Sessoms. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sessoms. For the veterans among your Sessoms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessoms lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sessoms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sessoms in 1940 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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