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Sitner Family History

Sitner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sitzer, Sinner, Signer, Sittner, Kitner, Eitner, Bitner, Siener

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Where is the Sitner family from?

You can see how Sitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sitner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sitner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sitner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitner 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 Sitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitner. 28% of Sitner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sitner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitner were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Sitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitner 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sitner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Sitner. For the veterans among your Sitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sitner in 1966 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitner 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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