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Sillmon Family History

Sillmon 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: Sillman, Tillmon, Killmon, Silmon, Willmon, Simon, Dillon, Salmon

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Where is the Sillmon family from?

You can see how Sillmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sillmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sillmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sillmon family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sillmon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sillmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sillmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sillmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sillmon. 100% of Sillmon 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 173 census records available for the last name Sillmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sillmon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sillmon. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sillmon. For the veterans among your Sillmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sillmon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sillmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sillmon in 1955 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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