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Sillson Family History

Sillson 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: Jillson, Hillson, Stillson, Tillson, Willson, Gillson, Millson

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Where is the Sillson family from?

You can see how Sillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sillson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sillson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sillson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sillson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sillson. For the veterans among your Sillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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