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Sissa Family History

Sissa 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: Issa, Siska, Sessa, Biss, Kiss, Issac, Sica, Massa, Sias, Pisa

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Where is the Sissa family from?

You can see how Sissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sissa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sissa families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sissa's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Sissa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissa 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 Sissa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sissa. 100% of Sissa men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Sissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissa 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Sissa. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sissa. For the veterans among your Sissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sissa in 1973 was 23, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissa 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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