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Sissen Family History

Sissen 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: Nissen, Sisson, Bissen, Sissel, Sibson, Eisen, Sisley, Sistek, Sison

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Where is the Sissen family from?

You can see how Sissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sissen families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sissen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sissen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sissen. 100% of Sissen men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Sissen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sissen. 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 139 military records available for the last name Sissen. For the veterans among your Sissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sissen in 1965 was 58, and 57 in 2001.

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