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Sesma Family History

Sesma Name Meaning

Spanish and Basque: habitational name from Sesma in Navarre or a topographic name derived from Spanish sesma ‘territorial division that includes a certain number of associated settlements’.

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


Similar surnames: Sessa, Cesa, Somma, Lerma, Lema, Sem, Serna, Mesa, Seda, Mesman

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Where is the Sesma family from?

You can see how Sesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sesma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sesma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sesma families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sesma's in USA. California had the highest population of Sesma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sesma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sesma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sesma. 67% of Sesma men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sesma women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sesma were Farm Op and Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Farm Op
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Sesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sesma 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Sesma. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sesma. For the veterans among your Sesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sesma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sesma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sesma in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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