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Sillen Family History

Sillen 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: Millen, Hillen, Sellen, Gillen, Siller, Dillen, Killen, Pillen

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Where is the Sillen family from?

You can see how Sillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sillen family living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sillen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sillen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillen 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 Sillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sillen. 50% of Sillen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Sillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Sillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillen 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Sillen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sillen. For the veterans among your Sillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sillen in 1956 was 32, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillen 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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