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Sillanpa Family History

Sillanpa 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: Villanova, Millan, Spillane, Solana, Sultana, Sillman, Silvano

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Where is the Sillanpa family from?

You can see how Sillanpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillanpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sillanpa families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sillanpa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sillanpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillanpa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillanpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sillanpa. 60% of Sillanpa men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Sillanpa women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Work
    60%
  • Odd Jobs
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Sillanpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Sillanpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillanpa 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sillanpa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Sillanpa. For the veterans among your Sillanpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillanpa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sillanpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sillanpa in 1962 was 88, and 49 in 2003.

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