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Sillin Family History

Sillin 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: Sellin, Killin, Siglin, Millin, Hillin, Skillin, Dillin, Gillin

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Where is the Sillin family from?

You can see how Sillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sillin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sillin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sillin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sillin families in 1891.
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What did your Sillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillin. 20% of Sillin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sillin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sillin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillin 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Sillin. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sillin. For the veterans among your Sillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sillin in 1956 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillin 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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