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Sissington Family History

Sissington 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: Essington, Simington, Billington, Washington, Withington, Hoisington

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Where is the Sissington family from?

You can see how Sissington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sissington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sissington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sissington families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sissington ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sissington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissington 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sissington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sissington. For the veterans among your Sissington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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