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Sitman Family History

Sitman 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: Titman, Pitman, Siman, Litman, Sigman, Witman, Sitzman, Mitman

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Where is the Sitman family from?

You can see how Sitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sitman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sitman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sitman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitman. 40% of Sitman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sitman women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Sitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Sitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sitman. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sitman. For the veterans among your Sitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sitman in 1964 was 76, and 39 in 2002.

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