This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sittman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sittman Family History

Sittman 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: Mittman, Rittman, Pittman, Littman, Bittman, Sitzman, Wittman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sittman family from?

You can see how Sittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sittman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sittman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sittman families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Sittman's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Sittman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sittman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sittman. 19% of Sittman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sittman women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Sittman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sittman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sittman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sittman

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Sittman. 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.

View all Sittman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Sittman. For the veterans among your Sittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sittman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sittman family history

Discover More

What is the average Sittman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sittman in 1951 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sittman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sittman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sittman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial