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Sislo Family History

Sislo 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: Sisto, Sidlo, Sisko, Cislo, Sisco, Syslo, Misko, Silk, Sisley, Siska

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Where is the Sislo family from?

You can see how Sislo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sislo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sislo families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sislo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sislo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sislo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sislo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sislo. 75% of Sislo 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
    75%
  • Car Inspector
    25%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Sislo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sislo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sislo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sislo. For the veterans among your Sislo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sislo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sislo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sislo in 1961 was 48, and 91 in 2003.

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