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Sissens Family History

Sissens Surname Meaning

see Sissons.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sissens family from?

You can see how Sissens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sissens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sissens families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sissens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sissens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sissens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sissens. 100% of Sissens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Sissens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sissens. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sissens. For the veterans among your Sissens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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