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Sillasen Family History

Sillasen 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: Willadsen, Millen, Millan, Hillen, Killeen, Spillane, Silas, Sellen

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Where is the Sillasen family from?

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

What did your Sillasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillasen. 100% of Sillasen men worked as a Rancher. .

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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

  • Rancher
    100%
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What Sillasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sillasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillasen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sillasen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sillasen. For the veterans among your Sillasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillasen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sillasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sillasen in 1964 was 61, and 78 in 2002.

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