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Sesay Family History

Sesay Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Sierra Leone and Liberia): from a variant of the name of the Cissé (see Cisse) clan of the Mandinka and subsequently Sierra Leonean Limba and Temne peoples.

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


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You can see how Sesay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sesay families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sesay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sesay families in 1920.
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What did your Sesay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Sesay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesay 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sesay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Sesay. For the veterans among your Sesay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesay lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Sesay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sesay in 1990 was 46, and 55 in 2004.

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