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Sillivant Family History

Sillivant 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: Sullivant, Silliman, Sullivan, Brilliant, Gilliland, Cullivan

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Where is the Sillivant family from?

You can see how Sillivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillivant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sillivant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sillivant families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sillivant's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sillivant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillivant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillivant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillivant. 100% of Sillivant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Sillivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillivant 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sillivant. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sillivant. For the veterans among your Sillivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillivant lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Sillivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sillivant in 1974 was 48, and 70 in 2000.

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