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Sillus Family History

Sillus 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: Sills, Millis, Mills, Silas, Salles, Illes, Siller, Lillis, Sallis

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Where is the Sillus family from?

You can see how Sillus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sillus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sillus family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sillus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillus 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 Sillus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillus. 50% of Sillus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sillus women worked as a Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Sillus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Sillus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sillus. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sillus. For the veterans among your Sillus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Sillus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sillus in 1967 was 78, and 86 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillus 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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