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Sistak Family History

Sistak 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: Sistek, Sestak, Sisak, Swistak, Siska, Liptak, Svitak, Sisto, Sita

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Where is the Sistak family from?

You can see how Sistak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sistak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sistak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sistak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sistak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sistak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sistak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sistak. 50% of Sistak men worked as an Attendant. .

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Sistak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sistak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sistak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sistak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sistak. For the veterans among your Sistak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sistak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sistak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sistak in 1972 was 41, and 59 in 2003.

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