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Siltman Family History

Siltman 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: Sillman, Saltman, Silman, Titman, Sloman, Selman, Salman, Sultan

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Where is the Siltman family from?

You can see how Siltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siltman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siltman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Siltman families living in Sussex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Siltman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Siltman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siltman 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 Siltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siltman. 52% of Siltman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Siltman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siltman were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Siltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Siltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siltman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Siltman. 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 188 military records available for the last name Siltman. For the veterans among your Siltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siltman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Siltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Siltman in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siltman 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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