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Sittser Family History

Sittser 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: Sittler, Sittner, Pittser, Sitter, Setter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter

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Where is the Sittser family from?

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

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sittser. 100% of Sittser 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sittser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Sittser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sittser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sittser. 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 49 military records available for the last name Sittser. For the veterans among your Sittser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sittser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sittser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sittser in 1966 was 37, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sittser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sittser 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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