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Sisterman Family History

Sisterman 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: Westerman, Kitterman, Shusterman, Kosterman, Hesterman, Silberman

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Where is the Sisterman family from?

You can see how Sisterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sisterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sisterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sisterman families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sisterman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sisterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sisterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sisterman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sisterman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Sisterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisterman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sisterman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sisterman. For the veterans among your Sisterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisterman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sisterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sisterman in 1965 was 75, and 1 in 2003.

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