In Croatia, Šiljdedić families are predominantly Bosniaks (from Cazins Region (Bosnia) ), rarely Croats (from Zagreb ). In the past century, relatively most of Croatian residents bearing this family name were born in Cazins Region, Bosnia (Bihac area) and in Gospic. In Ostrovica in Cazins Region (Bosnia) every second inhabitant had the family name Šiljdedić.
Prevalence
About 20 people with faimily name Šiljdedić live in Croatia today, in 6 households. They are located in only five naselja i to in Zagreb (<10), Zadar (<5), Ploce (<5), Pula (<5), and in Zaostrog in Ploce area (<5).
Outside Croatia
Family name Šiljdedić is present in two countries on two continents.