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Sitser Family History

Sitser 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: Sitzer, Setser, Sitter, Sitler, Setter, Gitter, Silver, Mitter

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Where is the Sitser family from?

You can see how Sitser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sitser families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sitser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sitser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sitser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sitser. 67% of Sitser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Sitser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitser 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sitser. 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 66 military records available for the last name Sitser. For the veterans among your Sitser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sitser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sitser in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2000.

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