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Siltanen Family History

Siltanen 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: Hiltunen, Wirtanen, Sultan, Niskanen, Spillane, Standen, Rantanen

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Where is the Siltanen family from?

You can see how Siltanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siltanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Siltanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Siltanen families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siltanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Siltanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siltanen 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 Siltanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siltanen. 54% of Siltanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Siltanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Siltanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siltanen 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Siltanen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Siltanen. For the veterans among your Siltanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siltanen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Siltanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Siltanen in 1945 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siltanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siltanen 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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