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Silkwood Family History

Silkwood Surname Meaning

Probably an English habitational name from a place so named for example Silk Wood in Gloucestershire or Silkwood Top in Devon.

However the surname does not appear in present-day English records.

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


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Where is the Silkwood family from?

You can see how Silkwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Silkwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Silkwood families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Silkwood's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Silkwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkwood 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 Silkwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silkwood. 100% of Silkwood 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Silkwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkwood 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Silkwood. 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 563 military records available for the last name Silkwood. For the veterans among your Silkwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkwood lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Silkwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Silkwood in 1956 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkwood 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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