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Sisel Family History

Sisel 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: Sinsel, Sidel, Bisel, Visel, Gisel, Sigel, Hisel, Eisel, Kisel, Sise

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Where is the Sisel family from?

You can see how Sisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sisel families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sisel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sisel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisel 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 Sisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisel. 38% of Sisel men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Sisel women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Sisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sisel. 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 125 military records available for the last name Sisel. For the veterans among your Sisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sisel in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisel 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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