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Sillano Family History

Sillano 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: Silvano, Villano, Silano, Solano, Millan, Milano, Spillane, Siano

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Where is the Sillano family from?

You can see how Sillano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sillano families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sillano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sillano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillano 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 Sillano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillano. 100% of Sillano men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sillano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Sillano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillano 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sillano. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sillano. For the veterans among your Sillano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sillano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sillano in 1965 was 82, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillano 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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