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Sesley Family History

Sesley 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: Seeley, Sisley, Wesley, Hesley, Selley, Lesley, Besley, Sealey, Seley

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Where is the Sesley family from?

You can see how Sesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sesley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sesley family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Sesley's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Sesley families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesley 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 Sesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesley. 27% of Sesley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sesley women worked as a Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Woodsman
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Sesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sesley. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sesley. For the veterans among your Sesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sesley in 1968 was 76, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesley 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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