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Sismore Family History

Sismore Surname Meaning

from Old French sis ‘six’ + mars ‘marks’ i.e. the monetary sum of six marks (the equivalent of four medieval pounds sterling).

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


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Where is the Sismore family from?

You can see how Sismore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sismore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sismore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sismore families living in Kentucky. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sismore's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sismore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sismore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sismore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sismore. 67% of Sismore women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Sismore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sismore 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sismore. 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 116 military records available for the last name Sismore. For the veterans among your Sismore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sismore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sismore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sismore in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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