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Sismey Family History

Sismey Surname Meaning

see Sismore.

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


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Where is the Sismey family from?

You can see how Sismey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sismey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Sismey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sismey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sismey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sismey 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 Sismey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sismey. 13% of Sismey men worked as an Incapacitated and 69% of Sismey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sismey were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Police Constable
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Sismey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sismey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sismey 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Sismey. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sismey. For the veterans among your Sismey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sismey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Sismey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sismey in 1970 was 67, and 89 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sismey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sismey 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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