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Sessock Family History

Sessock 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: Messick, Sedlock, Essick, Sessom, Sessoms, Estock, Hescock, Setlock

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Where is the Sessock family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessock 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 Sessock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sessock. 100% of Sessock men worked as a Digger.

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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

  • Digger
    100%

What Sessock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sessock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sessock. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sessock. For the veterans among your Sessock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessock lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sessock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sessock in 1961 was 42, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessock 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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