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Sisston Family History

Sisston 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: Sisson, Sibson, Winston, Liston, Sinton, Sison, Bisson, Soisson

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Where is the Sisston family from?

You can see how Sisston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sisston family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sisston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sisston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisston 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 Sisston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sisston. For the veterans among your Sisston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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