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Sillstrop Family History

Sillstrop 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: Hillstrom, Gilstrap, Hallstrom, Ellstrom, Kallstrom, Hellstrom

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Where is the Sillstrop family from?

You can see how Sillstrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillstrop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sillstrop family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sillstrop's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Sillstrop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillstrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sillstrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillstrop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sillstrop. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sillstrop. For the veterans among your Sillstrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillstrop lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Sillstrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sillstrop in 1967 was 81, and 63 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sillstrop 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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