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Sissnay Family History

Sissnay 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: Sisney, Cissna, Sinay, Sidney, Nissley, Sinai, Issa, Issac, Sisley

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Where is the Sissnay family from?

You can see how Sissnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sissnay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sissnay family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sissnay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sissnay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Sissnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sissnay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sissnay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sissnay. For the veterans among your Sissnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sissnay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Sissnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sissnay in 1973 was 81, and 84 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sissnay 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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