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Sesler Family History

Sesler Surname Meaning

Variant of Sessler.

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


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Where is the Sesler family from?

You can see how Sesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sesler families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sesler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sesler families in 1891.
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What did your Sesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesler. 21% of Sesler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sesler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sesler were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesler 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sesler. 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 463 military records available for the last name Sesler. For the veterans among your Sesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sesler in 1957 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesler 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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