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Sillard Family History

Sillard 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: Gillard, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Willard, Villard, Lillard

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Where is the Sillard family from?

You can see how Sillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sillard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sillard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sillard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillard 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 Sillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillard. 100% of Sillard women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Sillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillard 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sillard. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sillard. For the veterans among your Sillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Sillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sillard in 1970 was 60, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillard 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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