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Sittmann Family History

Sittmann 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: Wittmann, Dittmann, Sitzmann, Littmann, Mittman, Rittman, Pittman

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Where is the Sittmann family from?

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

What did your Sittmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Sittmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sittmann 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sittmann. 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 232 military records available for the last name Sittmann. For the veterans among your Sittmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sittmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sittmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sittmann in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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