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Sildman Family History

Sildman 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, Wildman, Hildman, Sidman, Silman, Waldman, Sloman, Selman

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Where is the Sildman family from?

You can see how Sildman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sildman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sildman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sildman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sildman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sildman 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 Sildman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sildman. 100% of Sildman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sildman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sildman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sildman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sildman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sildman. For the veterans among your Sildman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sildman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Sildman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sildman in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sildman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sildman 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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