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Silban Family History

Silban 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: Silman, Selman, Millan, Salman, Sultan, Milan, Milian, Alban, Selan

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Where is the Silban family from?

You can see how Silban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silban family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Silban family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Silban's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Silban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silban 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 83 census records available for the last name Silban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silban 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Silban. 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 4 military records available for the last name Silban. For the veterans among your Silban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silban lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Silban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silban in 1985 was 79, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silban 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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