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Silowan Family History

Silowan 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: Sloman, Soloway, Sillman, Sloan, Silloway, Soloman, Silman, Simon

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silowan 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 9 census records available for the last name Silowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silowan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Silowan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Silowan. For the veterans among your Silowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silowan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Silowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Silowan in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 1988.

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