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Sissom Name Meaning

English: variant of Sisson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sessom, Russom, Gossom, Isom, Sissons, Cisson, Sisson, Sansom, Bossom

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Where is the Sissom family from?

You can see how Sissom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sissom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Sissom families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sissom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sissom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sissom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sissom. 100% of Sissom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sissom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissom 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sissom. 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 453 military records available for the last name Sissom. For the veterans among your Sissom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sissom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sissom in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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