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Sitley Family History

Sitley 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: Sibley, Sisley, Smitley, Titley, Sigley, Sutley, Sidley, Sivley

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Where is the Sitley family from?

You can see how Sitley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sitley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sitley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sitley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitley 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 Sitley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sitley. 100% of Sitley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sitley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Sitley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sitley. 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 208 military records available for the last name Sitley. For the veterans among your Sitley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sitley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sitley in 1971 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitley 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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