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Sesman Family History

Sesman 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: Selman, Mesman, Seaman, Susman, Seman, Seeman, Sesma, German, Osman

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Where is the Sesman family from?

You can see how Sesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sesman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sesman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sesman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesman 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 Sesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sesman. 100% of Sesman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Sesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sesman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sesman. For the veterans among your Sesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sesman in 1969 was 76, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesman 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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