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Sisselman Family History

Sisselman 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: Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman, Inselman, Bosselman, Fusselman

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Where is the Sisselman family from?

You can see how Sisselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisselman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sisselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sisselman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisselman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sisselman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisselman 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 Sisselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisselman. 43% of Sisselman men worked as a Manager and 50% of Sisselman women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisselman were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sisselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Sisselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisselman 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Sisselman. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sisselman. For the veterans among your Sisselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisselman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sisselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sisselman in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sisselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisselman 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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