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Sillaman Family History

Sillaman 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: Silliman, Sillman, Willaman, Billman, Sellman, Pillman, Hillman

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Where is the Sillaman family from?

You can see how Sillaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillaman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sillaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sillaman families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sillaman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sillaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sillaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillaman. 24% of Sillaman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sillaman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sillaman were Dairy Worker and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Dairy Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Sillaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Sillaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillaman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Sillaman. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sillaman. For the veterans among your Sillaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillaman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sillaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sillaman in 1967 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillaman 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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