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Sesnett Family History

Sesnett 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: Sennett, Sasnett, Bennett, Kennett, Basnett, Gelnett, Jennett

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Where is the Sesnett family from?

You can see how Sesnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesnett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sesnett families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sesnett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sesnett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sesnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesnett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sesnett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sesnett. For the veterans among your Sesnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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