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Sillag Family History

Sillag Surname 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: Silla, Villa, Villar, Millan, Sella, Sulla, Silas, Siller, Lilla

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Where is the Sillag family from?

You can see how Sillag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sillag family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sillag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Sillag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillag 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sillag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sillag. For the veterans among your Sillag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillag lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sillag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sillag in 1969 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillag ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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