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Sesk Family History

Sesk 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: Senk, Seck, Seek, Selk, Sek, Sisk, Beck, Sok, Heck, Peck

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Where is the Sesk family from?

You can see how Sesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sesk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sesk families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sesk's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sesk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesk 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 Sesk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Sesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Sesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sesk. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sesk. For the veterans among your Sesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesk lifespan?

Average Sesk life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesk 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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