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Sitar Family History

Sitar Surname Meaning

Slovenian; Czech (Sítař) and Slovak (Sitár): occupational name for a maker of sieves from a derivative of Slovenian and Slovak sito Czech síť ‘sieve’.

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


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Where is the Sitar family from?

You can see how Sitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sitar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sitar families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Sitar's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sitar families in 1920.
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What did your Sitar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitar. 33% of Sitar men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Sitar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitar were Printer and Machine Operator.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitar 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Sitar. 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 470 military records available for the last name Sitar. For the veterans among your Sitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sitar in 1945 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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