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Sillitoe Family History

Sillitoe Surname Meaning

see Shillito.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sillitoe family from?

You can see how Sillitoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillitoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sillitoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Sillitoe families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sillitoe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sillitoe families in 1891.
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What did your Sillitoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sillitoe. 60% of Sillitoe men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Sillitoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sillitoe were Wholesale Grocers Chemical druggist Warehouseman (heavy Worker and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Wholesale Grocers Chemical druggist Warehouseman (heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Sillitoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sillitoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillitoe 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Sillitoe. 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 580 military records available for the last name Sillitoe. For the veterans among your Sillitoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillitoe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sillitoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sillitoe in 1970 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillitoe 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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