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Shisson Family History

Shisson Surname 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: Soisson, Sisson, Whiston, Sibson, Hasson, Sison, Bisson, Poisson

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Where is the Shisson family from?

You can see how Shisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shisson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shisson family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shisson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shisson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Shisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shisson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shisson. For the veterans among your Shisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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