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Silkett Family History

Silkett 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: Sibbett, Gillett, Birkett, Pickett, Millett, Silcott, Bickett

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Where is the Silkett family from?

You can see how Silkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Silkett families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Silkett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silkett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkett 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 Silkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silkett. 55% of Silkett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

What Silkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Silkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkett 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Silkett. 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 201 military records available for the last name Silkett. For the veterans among your Silkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Silkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Silkett in 1955 was 63, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkett 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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