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Sish Family History

Sish 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: Fish, Rish, Gish, Wish, Nish, Sis, Lish, Kish, Sisk, Mish

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Where is the Sish family from?

You can see how Sish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sish families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sish families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sish's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sish 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 Sish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sish. 32% of Sish men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Sish women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sish were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    32%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Winder
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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What Sish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Sish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sish 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sish. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sish. For the veterans among your Sish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sish lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Sish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sish in 1990 was 90, and 85 in 1992.

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