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Sesco Family History

Sesco Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of the surname Francisco (which is in part of German and presumably also of French origin) and thus a variant of Cisco and Sisco.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sesco family from?

You can see how Sesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sesco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sesco families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sesco's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sesco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesco 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 Sesco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesco. 29% of Sesco men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sesco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sesco were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Sesco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesco 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sesco. 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 117 military records available for the last name Sesco. For the veterans among your Sesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesco lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sesco in 1962 was 76, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesco 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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