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Sessums Family History

Sessums Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Sessions.

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


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Where is the Sessums family from?

You can see how Sessums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessums family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sessums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sessums families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sessums's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sessums families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessums 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 Sessums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sessums. 38% of Sessums men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Sessums women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sessums were Pumper and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Pumper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Maid
    10%

What Sessums family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sessums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessums 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Sessums. 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 708 military records available for the last name Sessums. For the veterans among your Sessums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessums lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sessums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sessums in 1956 was 25, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sessums 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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