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Silkie Family History

Silkie 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: Wilkie, Milkie, Silke, Silvia, Silk, Smillie, Hilke, Salkin, Simkin

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Where is the Silkie family from?

You can see how Silkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Silkie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silkie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkie 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 210 census records available for the last name Silkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Silkie. 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 32 military records available for the last name Silkie. For the veterans among your Silkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Silkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silkie in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silkie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkie 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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