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Sissey Family History

Sissey 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: Sisley, Sisney, Bissey, Missey, Sissel, Sidney, Hussey, Nissley

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Where is the Sissey family from?

You can see how Sissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sissey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sissey families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sissey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sissey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissey 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 145 census records available for the last name Sissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissey 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 Sissey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sissey. For the veterans among your Sissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sissey

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