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Silloway Family History

Silloway Name Meaning

Possibly related to Sillery .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alloway, Sillman, Millay, Silla, Callaway, Mallory, Salladay

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Where is the Silloway family from?

You can see how Silloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silloway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silloway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Silloway families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Silloway's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Silloway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silloway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silloway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silloway. 46% of Silloway men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Silloway women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silloway were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Silloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silloway 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Silloway. 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 409 military records available for the last name Silloway. For the veterans among your Silloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silloway lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Silloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Silloway in 1960 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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