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Siston Family History

Siston 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: Liston, Sinton, Sison, Sisto, Sisson, Sitton, Simon, Hilton, Easton

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Where is the Siston family from?

You can see how Siston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Siston family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Siston's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Siston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siston 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 Siston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siston. 46% of Siston men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Siston women worked as a Janitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siston were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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What Siston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Siston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siston 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Siston. 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 31 military records available for the last name Siston. For the veterans among your Siston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siston lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Siston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Siston in 1991 was 51, and 84 in 2002.

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