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Silmo Family History

Silmo 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: Simo, Silmon, Sileo, Simon, Salmon, Salm, Simos, Silk, Milko, Soldo

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Silmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silmo 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Silmo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Silmo. For the veterans among your Silmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silmo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Silmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silmo in 1961 was 65, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silmo 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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