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Sillesen Family History

Sillesen 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: Killeen, Salvesen, Milleson, Willemsen, Millen, Hillen, Billeter

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Where is the Sillesen family from?

You can see how Sillesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sillesen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sillesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sillesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillesen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sillesen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sillesen. For the veterans among your Sillesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillesen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Sillesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sillesen in 1976 was 72, and 90 in 1997.

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