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Sisca Family History

Sisca 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: Sica, Siska, Sisco, Issa, Sacca, Pica, Pisa, Sison, Miska, Susa

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Where is the Sisca family from?

You can see how Sisca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sisca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sisca families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sisca's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Sisca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sisca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisca. 34% of Sisca men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sisca women worked as a Store Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisca were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Contractor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Keeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Sisca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sisca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisca 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Sisca. 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 177 military records available for the last name Sisca. For the veterans among your Sisca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sisca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sisca in 1964 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sisca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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