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Sisti Name Meaning

Italian (mainly central and northern Italy): patronymic or plural form of Sisto .

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


Similar surnames: Sisto, Tosti, Sassi, Silvi, Giusti, Risi, Sarti, Santi, Nitti, Lisi

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Where is the Sisti family from?

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

What did your Sisti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sisti. 20% of Sisti men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sisti women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sisti were Reamer and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Reamer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sisti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sisti 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Sisti. 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 820 military records available for the last name Sisti. For the veterans among your Sisti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sisti lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sisti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sisti in 1958 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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