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Sislin Family History

Sislin 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: Siglin, Siskin, Maslin, Joslin, Serlin, Timlin, Sisley, Brislin

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Where is the Sislin family from?

You can see how Sislin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sislin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sislin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sislin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sislin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sislin 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 66 census records available for the last name Sislin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sislin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sislin. 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 Sislin. For the veterans among your Sislin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sislin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sislin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sislin in 1969 was 79, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sislin 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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