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Sisford Family History

Sisford 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: Sifford, Siford, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Shuford, Lipford, Linford

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Where is the Sisford family from?

You can see how Sisford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sisford families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sisford's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sisford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sisford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sisford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisford 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 Sisford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sisford. For the veterans among your Sisford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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