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Sisan Family History

Sisan Surname 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: Susan, Sison, Siman, Sisak, Sian, Simon, Shan, Swan, Qian, Sibson

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Where is the Sisan family from?

You can see how Sisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sisan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sisan families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisan's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sisan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisan 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 Sisan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Wharf was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sisan. 100% of Sisan men worked as a Labourer Wharf.

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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

  • Labourer Wharf
    100%

What Sisan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Sisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sisan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sisan. For the veterans among your Sisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sisan in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sisan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisan 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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