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Siskin Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind ).

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


Similar surnames: Suskin, Siskind, Ziskin, Riskin, Sirkin, Rivkin, Briskin, Miskin

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Where is the Siskin family from?

You can see how Siskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Siskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Siskin families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Siskin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Siskin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siskin. 28% of Siskin men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Siskin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siskin were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siskin 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Siskin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Siskin. For the veterans among your Siskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siskin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Siskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Siskin in 1955 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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