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Sessom Family History

Sessom Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Sessions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sessom family from?

You can see how Sessom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sessom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sessom families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sessom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sessom families in 1891.
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What did your Sessom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sessom. 45% of Sessom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sessom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sessom were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Sessom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sessom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessom 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sessom. 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 320 military records available for the last name Sessom. For the veterans among your Sessom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sessom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sessom in 1961 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessom 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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