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Shesser Family History

Shesser 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: Hesser, Chesser, Messer, Speiser, Tesser, Chester, Shearer, Hessel

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Where is the Shesser family from?

You can see how Shesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Shesser families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shesser families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesser 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 Shesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shesser. 39% of Shesser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shesser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shesser were Attendant and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Shesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Shesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesser 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shesser. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shesser. For the veterans among your Shesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shesser in 1968 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesser 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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