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Origins of the Sissell surname

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About the Sissells

We have a total number of 41 records for people with the last name Sissell.

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Where do most Sissells live?

In 1921, most Sissells lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Sissells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 27 records for the Sissell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Sissells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sissells.

What are the most common Sissell first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Sissells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sissells in 1921
At Laundress

1

Office Cleaner

1

Widow

1

Winder Cotton Mill

1

Common Male occupations for Sissells in 1921
Yeoman

4

Surgeon

2

Yeom

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Cobbler

1

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