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Silliman Family History

Silliman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of a reportedly Italian surname recorded in the US as Sillimandi a form not found in Italy and in Italian sources.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silliman family from?

You can see how Silliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Silliman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Silliman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Silliman families in 1891.
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What did your Silliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silliman. 16% of Silliman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Silliman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silliman were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Silliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silliman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Silliman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Silliman. For the veterans among your Silliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silliman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Silliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Silliman in 1948 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silliman 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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