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Sitsler Family History

Sitsler 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: Sisler, Sittler, Sitler, Sitzler, Singler, Sisley, Bitler, Kissler

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Where is the Sitsler family from?

You can see how Sitsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitsler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Sitsler families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitsler's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Sitsler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitsler 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 Sitsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sitsler. 67% of Sitsler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Sitsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Sitsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitsler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sitsler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sitsler. For the veterans among your Sitsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitsler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sitsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sitsler in 1960 was 57, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitsler 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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