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Silke Family History

Silke Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Silk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silke family from?

You can see how Silke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Silke families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silke's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Silke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silke 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 Silke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silke. 87% of Silke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Silke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Silke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silke 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Silke. 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 585 military records available for the last name Silke. For the veterans among your Silke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Silke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Silke in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silke 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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