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Silland Family History

Silland 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: Selland, Gilland, Holland, Calland, Millan, Wieland, Gillard, Ulland

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Where is the Silland family from?

You can see how Silland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Silland families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silland 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 78 census records available for the last name Silland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silland 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Silland. 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 10 military records available for the last name Silland. For the veterans among your Silland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Silland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silland in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silland 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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