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Cisser Family History

Cisser 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: Cisse, Risser, Visser, Wisser, Cissel, Fisher, Risher, Messer, Cosse

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Where is the Cisser family from?

You can see how Cisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Cisser family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisser's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cisser families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cisser 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 39 census records available for the last name Cisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisser 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cisser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cisser. For the veterans among your Cisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisser lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Cisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cisser in 1987 was 78, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisser 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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