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Zesse Family History

Zesse 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: Jesse, Zeise, Besse, Esse, Hesse, Messer, Fosse, Masse, Ness, Cosse

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Where is the Zesse family from?

You can see how Zesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zesse family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zesse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zesse 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 41 census records available for the last name Zesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zesse 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zesse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zesse. For the veterans among your Zesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zesse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Zesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zesse in 1967 was 79, and 89 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zesse 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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