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Sesser Family History

Sesser 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: Messer, Tesser, Lesser, Besser, Nesser, Esser, Sasser, Resser, Sester

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Where is the Sesser family from?

You can see how Sesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sesser families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sesser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesser 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 Sesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesser. 36% of Sesser men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sesser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sesser were Clerk and Spinner.

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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%
  • Salesman
    33%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Spinner
    11%

What Sesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesser 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Sesser. 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 218 military records available for the last name Sesser. For the veterans among your Sesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sesser in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesser 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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