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Shessia Family History

Shessia 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, Haessig, Hessel, Messina, Laessig, Shelstad, Hess, Tessin

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Where is the Shessia family from?

You can see how Shessia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shessia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shessia family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shessia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shessia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shessia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shessia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shessia 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 Shessia. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shessia. For the veterans among your Shessia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shessia lifespan?

Average Shessia life expectancy in 2003 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shessia 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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