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Sislian Family History

Sislian 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: Milian, Silliman, Hillian, Gillian, Sillman, Kilian, Siglin, Illian

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Where is the Sislian family from?

You can see how Sislian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sislian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sislian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sislian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sislian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sislian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sislian 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sislian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sislian. For the veterans among your Sislian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sislian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sislian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sislian in 1960 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sislian 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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