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Sitzes Name Meaning

German: variant of Sitz .

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


Similar surnames: Sitze, Sitzer, Sitts, Titzer, Sitter, Sies, Witzel, Zitzer, Seitzer

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Where is the Sitzes family from?

You can see how Sitzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitzes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sitzes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 88 Sitzes families living in Missouri. This was about 94% of all the recorded Sitzes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sitzes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitzes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sitzes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitzes. 50% of Sitzes men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Sitzes women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitzes were Farm Operator 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitzes 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sitzes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Sitzes. For the veterans among your Sitzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitzes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sitzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sitzes in 1951 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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