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Sissen Family History

Sissen 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: Nissen, Sisson, Bissen, Sissel, Sibson, Eisen, Sisley, Sistek, Sison

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Where is the Sissen family from?

You can see how Sissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sissen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sissen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sissen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissen 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 Sissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sissen. 37% of Sissen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Electrician
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Pull Tack
    11%

What Sissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sissen. 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 139 military records available for the last name Sissen. For the veterans among your Sissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sissen in 1965 was 58, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sissen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissen 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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