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Sitterson Family History

Sitterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Otterson, Watterson, Siverson, Petterson

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Where is the Sitterson family from?

You can see how Sitterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sitterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sitterson families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sitterson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sitterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitterson 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 Sitterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitterson. 34% of Sitterson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sitterson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitterson were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sitterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Sitterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitterson 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sitterson. 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 200 military records available for the last name Sitterson. For the veterans among your Sitterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitterson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sitterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sitterson in 1963 was 70, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitterson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitterson 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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