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Sessine Family History

Sessine 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: Messina, Sessions, Tessin, Jessie, Messineo, Pessin, Messing, Zessin

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Where is the Sessine family from?

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

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sessine. 50% of Sessine men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Longshoreman
    50%

What Sessine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sessine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessine 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sessine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sessine. For the veterans among your Sessine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sessine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sessine in 1964 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sessine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessine 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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