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Silim Family History

Silim 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: Salim, Selim, Shim, Salm, Solis, Silvia, Silk, Klim, Bilik, Salem

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Where is the Silim family from?

You can see how Silim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Silim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Silim family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silim's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Silim families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silim 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 17 census records available for the last name Silim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silim 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Silim. 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 6 military records available for the last name Silim. For the veterans among your Silim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silim lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Silim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Silim in 1984 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silim 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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