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Sitlinger Family History

Sitlinger 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: Slinger, Kitelinger, Salinger, Schlinger, Stringer, Dillinger

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Where is the Sitlinger family from?

You can see how Sitlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sitlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sitlinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sitlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitlinger 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 Sitlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitlinger. 50% of Sitlinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sitlinger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sitlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sitlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitlinger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sitlinger. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sitlinger. For the veterans among your Sitlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitlinger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Sitlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sitlinger in 1954 was 22, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitlinger 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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