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Size Family History

Size Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and West Yorkshire): from Sis(s)e, a pet form of the Middle English female personal name Cicely. See Sisley and compare Sisson.

Alternatively, it may be a variant of Syes from Sye + post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Size family from?

You can see how Size families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Size family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Size families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Size families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Size's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Size families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Size 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 Size ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Size. 42% of Size men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Size women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Size were Farmer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Size family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Size. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Size 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Size. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Size. For the veterans among your Size ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Size lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Size life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Size in 1956 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Size 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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