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Silian Family History

Silian 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: Milian, Kilian, Silman, Lian, Selman, Millan, Silvia, Salman, Sultan

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Where is the Silian family from?

You can see how Silian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Silian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Silian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Silian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Silian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Silian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silian 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Silian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Silian. For the veterans among your Silian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Silian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Silian in 1973 was 71, and 65 in 1999.

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