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Sessier Family History

Sessier 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: Messier, Sessler, Tessier, Messer, Tessler, Tesser, Messner, Fessler

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Where is the Sessier family from?

You can see how Sessier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sessier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Sessier families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Sessier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sessier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sessier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sessier. 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 Sessier. For the veterans among your Sessier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sessier

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