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Siluis Family History

Siluis 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: Sluis, Silvis, Solis, Silvia, Millis, Silas, Lillis, Salis, Sallis

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Where is the Siluis family from?

You can see how Siluis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siluis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siluis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Siluis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Siluis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Siluis families in 1880.
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What did your Siluis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siluis. 72% of Siluis 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Siluis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siluis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Siluis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Siluis. For the veterans among your Siluis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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