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Sita Family History

Sita Surname Meaning

Italian: from the dialect term sita ‘arrow shaft; plowshare’ presumably used for a maker or user of such items. Alternatively it may be related to the term sitare ‘exude a bad smell’.

Italian (southern): from Greek sēta ‘sieve’ probably applied to a sieve maker.

Americanized form of Hungarian Szita.

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


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Where is the Sita family from?

You can see how Sita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sita family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sita family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sita's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sita families in 1891.
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What did your Sita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sita. 25% of Sita men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sita women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Presser
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sita 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Sita. 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 574 military records available for the last name Sita. For the veterans among your Sita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sita lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sita in 1952 was 43, and 95 in 2004.

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