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Sillani Family History

Sillani 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: Silvani, Villani, Millan, Spillane, Sollami, Sillman, Silvano

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Where is the Sillani family from?

You can see how Sillani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sillani family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sillani's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sillani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillani ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sillani ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Sillani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sillani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillani 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sillani. 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 Sillani. For the veterans among your Sillani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillani lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Sillani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sillani in 1970 was 73, and 66 in 1990.

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