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Silinsky Family History

Silinsky 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: Gilinsky, Selinsky, Solinsky, Kilinski, Belinsky, Solinski, Malinsky

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Where is the Silinsky family from?

You can see how Silinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Silinsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Silinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silinsky 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 Silinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silinsky. 50% of Silinsky 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
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Silinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Silinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silinsky 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Silinsky. 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 128 military records available for the last name Silinsky. For the veterans among your Silinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silinsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Silinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Silinsky in 1960 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silinsky 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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