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Sesum Family History

Sesum 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: Sessum, Jesus, Seim, Sem, Saum, Sum, Sesto, Segur, Sorum, Shum

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Where is the Sesum family from?

You can see how Sesum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sesum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sesum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sesum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sesum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesum 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 42 census records available for the last name Sesum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesum 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sesum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sesum. For the veterans among your Sesum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesum lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Sesum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sesum in 1991 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sesum 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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