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Sites Family History

Sites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seitz.

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


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Where is the Sites family from?

You can see how Sites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sites family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sites families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sites's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sites families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sites 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 Sites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sites. 25% of Sites men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sites women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sites were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%

What Sites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sites 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Sites. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sites. For the veterans among your Sites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sites lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Sites in 1942 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sites

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sites 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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