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Sillan Family History

Sillan 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: Millan, Sillman, Silla, Gillan, Willan, Silman, Dillon, Villa, Selman

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Where is the Sillan family from?

You can see how Sillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sillan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sillan family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sillan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sillan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillan. 58% of Sillan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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What Sillan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillan 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sillan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sillan. For the veterans among your Sillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Sillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sillan in 1975 was 72, and 83 in 2000.

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