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Sisterson Family History

Sisterson Surname Meaning

From Sis(s)ot, a diminutive form of Sis(se), a pet form of the Middle English feminine personal name Cecily (see Sisley),

the name incorporates -son, meaning ‘son of Sis(s)ot’. This naming convention was influenced by the ordinary word sister in post-medieval times.

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


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Where is the Sisterson family from?

You can see how Sisterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sisterson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Sisterson families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sisterson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sisterson families in 1891.
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What did your Sisterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sisterson. 28% of Sisterson men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Sisterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisterson were Motor Driver and Domestic Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Shepherd
    19%
  • Master Builder
    19%
  • Motor Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sisterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisterson 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Sisterson. 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 184 military records available for the last name Sisterson. For the veterans among your Sisterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisterson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sisterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sisterson in 1972 was 83, and 91 in 1999.

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