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Sisty Family History

Sisty 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: Sisto, Sisti, List, Hasty, Sisley, Mistry, Sippy, Sistek, Siska, Situ

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Where is the Sisty family from?

You can see how Sisty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sisty families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sisty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sisty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisty 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 Sisty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sisty. 100% of Sisty men worked as a Gardener.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Gardener
    100%

What Sisty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Sisty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisty 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sisty. 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 127 military records available for the last name Sisty. For the veterans among your Sisty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sisty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sisty in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sisty 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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