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Sister Family History

Sister 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: Lister, Sistek, Sisler, Sester, Kister, Rister, Fister, Mister

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Where is the Sister family from?

You can see how Sister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sister families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sister 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 Sister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Sister Of Mercy were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sister. 100% of Sister men worked as a General Labourer and 24% of Sister women worked as a Sister Of Mercy. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Sister Of Mercy
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    22%
  • Religious Attendant
    20%
  • Member Of Religious Community
    18%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Sister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sister 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sister. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Sister. For the veterans among your Sister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sister lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Sister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sister in 1971 was 92, and 56 in 1999.

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