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Sista Family History

Sista 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: Siska, Sisto, Sita, Lista, Sisti, Nitta, Issa, List, Testa, Sica

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Where is the Sista family from?

You can see how Sista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sista family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sista families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sista's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sista families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sista surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mortition and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sista. 100% of Sista men worked as a Mortition and 100% of Sista women worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Mortition
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Sista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sista 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Sista. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sista. For the veterans among your Sista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sista lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sista in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

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