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Sillo Family History

Sillo Surname 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: Sullo, Sidlo, Lillo, Silla, Sill, Cillo, Sills, Sileo, Gill, Dillon

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Where is the Sillo family from?

You can see how Sillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sillo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillo. 100% of Sillo men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sillo women worked as a Picker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Picker
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Sillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Sillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillo 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sillo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sillo. For the veterans among your Sillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sillo in 1971 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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