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Sihlberg Family History

Sihlberg 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: Sahlberg, Silberg, Selberg, Salberg, Milberg, Spielberg, Solberg

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Where is the Sihlberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sihlberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sihlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sihlberg. 100% of Sihlberg 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 38 census records available for the last name Sihlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sihlberg 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sihlberg. 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 Sihlberg. For the veterans among your Sihlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sihlberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sihlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sihlberg in 1969 was 94, and 92 in 2004.

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