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Silliker Family History

Silliker 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: Hilliker, Billiter, Milliner, Siller, Hillier, Sliker, Hilfiker

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Where is the Silliker family from?

You can see how Silliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silliker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silliker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Silliker families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Silliker's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Silliker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silliker 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 Silliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silliker. 43% of Silliker men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Silliker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silliker 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Silliker. 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 135 military records available for the last name Silliker. For the veterans among your Silliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silliker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Silliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Silliker in 1962 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silliker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silliker 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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