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Cisse Family History

Cisse Surname Meaning

West African (Cissé): from the name of the Cissé clan of the Soninke people, the ruling clan of the former Ghanaian Empire, derived from the word si ‘horse’ and interpreted as ‘rider’. The importance of the horse to the Soninke is reflected in their traditional personal names, including patronymics (see Sissoko and Sylla).

Compare Ceesay, Sesay, and Sise. In some cases, probably also French (Cissé): habitational name from a place called Cissé in Vienne.

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


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Where is the Cisse family from?

You can see how Cisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cisse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cisse families in 1920.
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What did your Cisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cisse. 50% of Cisse men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Cisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisse 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Cisse. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cisse. For the veterans among your Cisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisse lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Cisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cisse in 1975 was 56, and 50 in 2004.

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