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Sessum Name Meaning

Altered form of English Sessions .

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


Similar surnames: Sessums, Sessom, Sessoms, Wassum, Jesus, Tessin, Hessel, Kissam

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Where is the Sessum family from?

You can see how Sessum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sessum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sessum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Sessum families living in Tennessee. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sessum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sessum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sessum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sessum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sessum. 37% of Sessum men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sessum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sessum were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cotton Farmer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sessum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sessum 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sessum. 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 287 military records available for the last name Sessum. For the veterans among your Sessum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sessum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sessum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sessum in 1960 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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