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Sitar Family History

Sitar Surname Meaning

Slovenian; Czech (Sítař) and Slovak (Sitár): occupational name for a maker of sieves from a derivative of Slovenian and Slovak sito Czech síť ‘sieve’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sitar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sitar families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sitar families in 1911.
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What did your Sitar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitar 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Sitar. 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 470 military records available for the last name Sitar. For the veterans among your Sitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sitar in 1945 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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