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Sitmer Family History

Sitmer 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: Simmer, Sitzer, Simer, Siemer, Sitter, Sitler, Witmer, Ditmer, Summer

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Where is the Sitmer family from?

You can see how Sitmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sitmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Sitmer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sitmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sitmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitmer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sitmer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sitmer. For the veterans among your Sitmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitmer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Sitmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sitmer in 1973 was 78, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitmer 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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