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Silbereisen Family History

Silbereisen 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: Gilbertsen, Sivertsen, Silberstein, Feyereisen, Silberman, Gilbertson

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Where is the Silbereisen family from?

You can see how Silbereisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbereisen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silbereisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Silbereisen family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbereisen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Silbereisen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silbereisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Silbereisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silbereisen. 100% of Silbereisen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Silbereisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Silbereisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbereisen 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Silbereisen. 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 264 military records available for the last name Silbereisen. For the veterans among your Silbereisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbereisen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Silbereisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silbereisen in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silbereisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silbereisen 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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