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Sicilian Family History

Sicilian Name 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: Sicilia, Siciliano, Sibilia, Milian, Silliman, Cilia, Hillian

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Where is the Sicilian family from?

You can see how Sicilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sicilian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sicilian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sicilian family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sicilian's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sicilian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sicilian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sicilian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sicilian. 37% of Sicilian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sicilian women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Sicilian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Sicilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sicilian 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sicilian. 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 243 military records available for the last name Sicilian. For the veterans among your Sicilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sicilian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sicilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sicilian in 1969 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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