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Sesslar Family History

Sesslar 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: Sessler, Tessler, Fessler, Kessler, Hessler, Nessler, Ressler

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Where is the Sesslar family from?

You can see how Sesslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesslar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sesslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sesslar families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sesslar's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sesslar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesslar 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 Sesslar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%

What Sesslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Sesslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesslar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sesslar. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sesslar. For the veterans among your Sesslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesslar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sesslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sesslar in 1958 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sesslar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesslar 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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