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Silliphant Family History

Silliphant 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: Oliphant, Silliman, Gillihan, Sullivant, Brilliant, Gilliland

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Where is the Silliphant family from?

You can see how Silliphant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silliphant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Silliphant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Silliphant families living in New Brunswick. This was about 52% of all the recorded Silliphant's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Silliphant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silliphant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silliphant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Silliphant. 43% of Silliphant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Blacksmith
    29%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Silliphant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silliphant 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Silliphant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Silliphant. For the veterans among your Silliphant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silliphant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Silliphant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Silliphant in 1965 was 92, and 79 in 2003.

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