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Sillanpaa Family History

Sillanpaa 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: Villanova, Millan, Villanueva, Llanas, Spillane, Silliman, Solana

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Where is the Sillanpaa family from?

You can see how Sillanpaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillanpaa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sillanpaa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sillanpaa families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sillanpaa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sillanpaa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillanpaa 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 Sillanpaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillanpaa. 27% of Sillanpaa 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

What Sillanpaa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Sillanpaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillanpaa 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Sillanpaa. 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 131 military records available for the last name Sillanpaa. For the veterans among your Sillanpaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillanpaa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sillanpaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sillanpaa in 1961 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillanpaa 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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