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Sisa Family History

Sisa Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sica, Siska, Pisa, Susa, Sima, Sita, Isa, Sisak, Sia, Lisa

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Where is the Sisa family from?

You can see how Sisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sisa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sisa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sisa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sisa. 60% of Sisa men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Sisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Sisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisa 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Sisa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Sisa. For the veterans among your Sisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Sisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sisa in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 1995.

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