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Silaz Family History

Silaz 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: Silas, Salaz, Sala, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Solar, Salas, Sinai

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Where is the Silaz family from?

You can see how Silaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silaz family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silaz's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Silaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silaz 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 51 census records available for the last name Silaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silaz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Silaz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Silaz. For the veterans among your Silaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silaz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Silaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Silaz in 1967 was 84, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silaz 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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