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Seseman Family History

Seseman Name 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: Seeman, Leseman, Senseman, Weseman, Roseman, Selman, Sellman, Hegeman

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Where is the Seseman family from?

You can see how Seseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Seseman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seseman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seseman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Seseman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Seseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seseman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Seseman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Seseman. For the veterans among your Seseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seseman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Seseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seseman in 1975 was 69, and 95 in 1995.

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