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Sisal Family History

Sisal Name 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: Sibal, Sisak, Sigal, Vinal, Seal, Susan, Sinai, Sica, Dial, Siska

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Where is the Sisal family from?

You can see how Sisal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sisal families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Sisal families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisal's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Sisal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sisal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sisal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sisal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sisal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sisal. For the veterans among your Sisal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Sisal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sisal in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 1983.

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