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Silfan Family History

Silfan 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, Selan, Silas

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Where is the Silfan family from?

You can see how Silfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silfan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silfan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silfan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silfan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silfan 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 31 census records available for the last name Silfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silfan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Silfan. 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 Silfan. For the veterans among your Silfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silfan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Silfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Silfan in 1968 was 51, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silfan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silfan 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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