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Sit Family History

Sit Name Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 薛 see Xue .

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


Similar surnames: Siu, Si, Sin, Yip, Sia, Six, Situ, Smit, Suit, Sim

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Where is the Sit family from?

You can see how Sit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sit families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sit's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sit. 44% of Sit men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Canning Hand
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sit 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sit. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Sit. For the veterans among your Sit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sit lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sit in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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