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Silletto Family History

Silletto 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: Gillett, Sellitto, Millett, Millette, Gillette, Willette, Willett

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Where is the Silletto family from?

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

What did your Silletto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silletto. 50% of Silletto men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Presser
    17%
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What Silletto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Silletto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silletto 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Silletto. 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 35 military records available for the last name Silletto. For the veterans among your Silletto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silletto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Silletto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silletto in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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