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Siljander Family History

Siljander 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: Selander, Lander, Bolander, Callander, Sealander, Sander, Melander

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Where is the Siljander family from?

You can see how Siljander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siljander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siljander family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Siljander's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Siljander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siljander 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 Siljander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Siljander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siljander 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Siljander. 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 31 military records available for the last name Siljander. For the veterans among your Siljander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siljander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Siljander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Siljander in 1955 was 62, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siljander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siljander 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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