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Sisneros Family History

Sisneros Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Cisneros.

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


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Where is the Sisneros family from?

You can see how Sisneros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisneros family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sisneros families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 347 Sisneros families living in New Mexico. This was about 85% of all the recorded Sisneros's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Sisneros families in 1880.
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What did your Sisneros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisneros. 38% of Sisneros men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Sisneros women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisneros were Sheep Herder and Pottery Maker.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
  • Sheep Herder
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Pottery Maker
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 179 immigration records available for the last name Sisneros. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sisneros. For the veterans among your Sisneros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisneros lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sisneros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sisneros in 1944 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

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