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Sissan Family History

Sissan 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: Sisson, Nissan, Sibson, Susan, Issa, Issac, Hassan, Nissen, Siska

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Where is the Sissan family from?

You can see how Sissan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sissan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sissan families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sissan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissan 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 Sissan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sissan. 100% of Sissan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Sissan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Sissan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sissan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sissan. For the veterans among your Sissan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sissan

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