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Sitler Family History

Sitler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sittler.

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


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Where is the Sitler family from?

You can see how Sitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sitler families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sitler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitler 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 Sitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitler. 18% of Sitler men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sitler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitler were Clerk and House Wife.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • House Wife
    9%

What Sitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitler 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Sitler. 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 Sitler. For the veterans among your Sitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sitler in 1948 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitler 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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