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Sis Name Meaning

Czech (Sís): nickname from an altered form of the German adjective süss ‘sweet sweet-natured’ (see Suess ). Americanized form of German Süss (see Suess compare 1 above) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name from a term denoting a coati a raccoon-like animal.

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


Similar surnames: Sik, Lis, Six, Suss, Ris, Mis, Sas, Siess, Leis, Ries

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Where is the Sis family from?

You can see how Sis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sis families in 1911.
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What did your Sis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sis. 63% of Sis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sis were Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sis 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Sis. 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 287 military records available for the last name Sis. For the veterans among your Sis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sis in 1967 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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