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Sissem Family History

Sissem 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: Sissom, Sissel, Nissen, Sisley, Sistek, Sasse, Sinsel, Sisson, Sasser

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Where is the Sissem family from?

You can see how Sissem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sissem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sissem families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissem's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sissem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Sissem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sissem. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sissem. For the veterans among your Sissem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sissem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sissem in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sissem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissem 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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