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Sessam Family History

Sessam 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: Sessa, Sessom, Sessum, Sestak, Ressa, Esham, Lessa, Sesma, Messa

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Where is the Sessam family from?

You can see how Sessam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sessam families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sessam's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sessam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessam 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 Sessam ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoemaker
    100%

What Sessam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sessam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sessam. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sessam. For the veterans among your Sessam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sessam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sessam in 1963 was 61, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sessam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessam 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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