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Silkins Family History

Silkins 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: Filkins, Simkins, Wilkins, Firkins, Salkin, Simkin, Salins, Sikkink

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Where is the Silkins family from?

You can see how Silkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Silkins families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Silkins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Silkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkins 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 85 census records available for the last name Silkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkins 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Silkins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Silkins. For the veterans among your Silkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkins lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Silkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Silkins in 1979 was 85, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkins 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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