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Sillas Family History

Sillas Surname Meaning

Spanish: plural form of Silla.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sillas family from?

You can see how Sillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sillas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sillas families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sillas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sillas families in 1891.
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What did your Sillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillas. 37% of Sillas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sillas women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Candy Maker
    11%
  • Watchman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillas 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Sillas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sillas. For the veterans among your Sillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sillas in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillas 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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