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Silgman Family History

Silgman 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: Sillman, Siegman, Sigman, Silman, Sloman, Selman, Salman, Billman

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Where is the Silgman family from?

You can see how Silgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silgman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Silgman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Silgman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Silgman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silgman 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 103 census records available for the last name Silgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silgman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Silgman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Silgman. For the veterans among your Silgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silgman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Silgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silgman in 1976 was 91, and 46 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silgman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silgman 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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