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Siskind Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind ).

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


Similar surnames: Siskin, Ziskind, Ziskin, Suskin, Rifkind, Baskind, Riskin, Kind

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Where is the Siskind family from?

You can see how Siskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siskind family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Siskind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 39 Siskind families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Siskind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siskind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siskind. 37% of Siskind men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Siskind women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siskind were Teacher 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
    37%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    26%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 990 immigration records available for the last name Siskind. 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 384 military records available for the last name Siskind. For the veterans among your Siskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siskind lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Siskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Siskind in 1954 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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