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Silander Family History

Silander Surname 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: Selander, Lander, Bolander, Sealander, Sander, Melander, Helander

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Where is the Silander family from?

You can see how Silander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Silander families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silander's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Silander families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Silander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silander 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Silander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Silander. For the veterans among your Silander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Silander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silander in 1963 was 65, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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