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Sisam Family History

Sisam Surname Meaning

see Sysum.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sisam family from?

You can see how Sisam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sisam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sisam families living in Worcestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sisam's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sisam families in 1891.
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What did your Sisam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sisam. 50% of Sisam men worked as a Market Gardener Labourer and 84% of Sisam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisam were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Help.

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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 1939

  • Market Gardener Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    17%

What Sisam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Sisam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisam 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sisam. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sisam. For the veterans among your Sisam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisam lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sisam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sisam in 1968 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisam 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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