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Sisney Family History

Sisney Surname Meaning

Altered form of Cisney a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Sisney family from?

You can see how Sisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sisney families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sisney families in 1911.
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What did your Sisney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisney. 36% of Sisney men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Sisney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisney were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    63%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Sisney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisney 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Sisney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Sisney. For the veterans among your Sisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisney lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sisney in 1947 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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