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Silfa Family History

Silfa 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: Silva, Silla, Sala, Villa, Vila, Silvia, Silk, Sella, Sica, Sola

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Where is the Silfa family from?

You can see how Silfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silfa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Silfa families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Silfa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Silfa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silfa 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 Silfa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Silfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Silfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silfa 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Silfa. 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 Silfa. For the veterans among your Silfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silfa lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Silfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silfa in 1981 was 36, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silfa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silfa 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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