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Silia Family History

Silia 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: Silvia, Cilia, Silva, Milia, Silla, Sala, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Melia

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Where is the Silia family from?

You can see how Silia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Silia families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Silia's in USA. California had the highest population of Silia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silia 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 Silia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silia. 100% of Silia 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 Silia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Silia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silia 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Silia. 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 15 military records available for the last name Silia. For the veterans among your Silia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Silia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Silia in 1972 was 38, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silia 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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