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Sils Family History

Sils 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: Hils, Silk, Sias, Silas, Dils, Fils, Sill, Sis, Sirls, Siles

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Where is the Sils family from?

You can see how Sils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sils family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sils's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sils. 60% of Sils 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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Sils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sils 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sils. 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 154 military records available for the last name Sils. For the veterans among your Sils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sils lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sils in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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