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Sissiam Family History

Sissiam 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: Nissim, Kissam, Sissom, Hissam, Issa, Islam, William, Silvia, Issac

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Where is the Sissiam family from?

You can see how Sissiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissiam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sissiam families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissiam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sissiam families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sissiam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sissiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissiam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sissiam. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Sissiam. For the veterans among your Sissiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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