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Sissing Family History

Sissing 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: Wissing, Sinning, Hassing, Sisson, Mossing, Ising, Rising, Bisping

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Where is the Sissing family from?

You can see how Sissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sissing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sissing families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sissing's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sissing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sissing 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 184 census records available for the last name Sissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissing 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Sissing. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sissing. For the veterans among your Sissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissing lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Sissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sissing in 1966 was 65, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sissing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissing 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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