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Sislen Family History

Sislen 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: Sisley, Sisler, Sibley, Eisen, Millen, Hillen, Nissen, Stolen, Sistek

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Where is the Sislen family from?

You can see how Sislen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sislen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sislen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sislen families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sislen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sislen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sislen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sislen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sislen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sislen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sislen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sislen. For the veterans among your Sislen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sislen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sislen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sislen in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2001.

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