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Silchenstedt Family History

Silchenstedt 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: Nienstedt, Bockenstedt, Lichtenstein, Schoenstein, Silberstein

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Where is the Silchenstedt family from?

You can see how Silchenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silchenstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silchenstedt family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Silchenstedt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Silchenstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silchenstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Silchenstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Silchenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silchenstedt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Silchenstedt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Silchenstedt. For the veterans among your Silchenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silchenstedt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Silchenstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Silchenstedt in 1974 was 22, and 72 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silchenstedt 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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