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Silea Family History

Silea 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: Rilea, Silva, Silla, Siler, Siles, Sileo, Miles, Sala, Sales, Giles

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Where is the Silea family from?

You can see how Silea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Silea families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Silea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silea 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 104 census records available for the last name Silea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silea 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Silea. 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 26 military records available for the last name Silea. For the veterans among your Silea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Silea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silea in 1965 was 81, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silea 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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