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Sisman Family History

Sisman Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Sis(se), a pet form of Cecily (see Sisley), + -man ‘servant of Sis’.

Compare Johannes Sissotman' 1379 in Poll Tax (WR Yorks) formed with Sisot (see Sisterson).

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


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Where is the Sisman family from?

You can see how Sisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sisman families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sisman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sisman families in 1911.
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What did your Sisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sisman. 100% of Sisman women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisman 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Sisman. 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 257 military records available for the last name Sisman. For the veterans among your Sisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sisman in 1965 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisman 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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