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Silldorff Family History

Silldorff 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: Gilsdorf, Sieloff, Stoloff, Silkworth, Dolloff, Siller, Orendorff

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Where is the Silldorff family from?

You can see how Silldorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silldorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Silldorff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silldorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silldorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silldorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silldorff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Silldorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silldorff 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Silldorff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Silldorff. For the veterans among your Silldorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silldorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Silldorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Silldorff in 1963 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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