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Silsa Family History

Silsa 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: Silva, Silla, Sala, Villa, Vila, Hils, Issa, Silvia, Silk, Sella

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Where is the Silsa family from?

You can see how Silsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Silsa families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silsa's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Silsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silsa 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 66 census records available for the last name Silsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silsa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Silsa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Silsa. For the veterans among your Silsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silsa lifespan?

Average Silsa life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silsa 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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