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Silich Family History

Silich 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: Milich, Sikich, Simich, Ilich, Polich, Pilch, Kalich, Zilch, Kulich

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Where is the Silich family from?

You can see how Silich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Silich families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Silich's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Silich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silich. 31% of Silich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    31%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silich 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Silich. 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 131 military records available for the last name Silich. For the veterans among your Silich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Silich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Silich in 1953 was 27, and 69 in 2003.

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