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Sillinger Family History

Sillinger 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: Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger, Willinger, Stillinger, Sellinger

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Where is the Sillinger family from?

You can see how Sillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sillinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sillinger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sillinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillinger 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 Sillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillinger. 60% of Sillinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Sillinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Sillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillinger 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sillinger. 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 66 military records available for the last name Sillinger. For the veterans among your Sillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sillinger in 1971 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillinger 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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