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Silingo Family History

Silingo 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: Siino, Riling, Sieling, Lingo, Silano, Saling, Seiling, Spring

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Where is the Silingo family from?

You can see how Silingo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silingo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silingo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silingo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silingo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silingo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silingo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Silingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silingo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Silingo. 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 Silingo. For the veterans among your Silingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silingo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Silingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silingo in 1972 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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