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Sillerman Family History

Sillerman 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: Silberman, Hillerman, Silverman, Silliman, Sillman, Bullerman

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Where is the Sillerman family from?

You can see how Sillerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sillerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sillerman families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sillerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sillerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillerman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Sillerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillerman 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sillerman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sillerman. For the veterans among your Sillerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillerman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Sillerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sillerman in 1979 was 78, and 76 in 1995.

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