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Sisser Family History

Sisser 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: Sasser, Sisler, Risser, Visser, Susser, Wisser, Sissel, Fisher

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Where is the Sisser family from?

You can see how Sisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sisser families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sisser's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sisser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisser 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 Sisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisser. 24% of Sisser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sisser women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisser were Cereal Chemist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Cereal Chemist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Sisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisser 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Sisser. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sisser. For the veterans among your Sisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sisser in 1962 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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