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Silitse Family History

Silitse 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: Wiltse, Solis, Wilhite, Silas, Sinisi, Salathe, Slote, Liese, Salis

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Where is the Silitse family from?

You can see how Silitse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silitse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Silitse families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silitse's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Silitse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silitse 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 13 census records available for the last name Silitse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silitse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Silitse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silitse. For the veterans among your Silitse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silitse lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silitse

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