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Silson Family History

Silson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Sil (see Sill) + -son. see Silkstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Silson family from?

You can see how Silson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Silson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Silson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Silson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Silson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silson 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 Silson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silson. 84% of Silson 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
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Mental Patient
    6%

What Silson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Silson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silson 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Silson. 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 246 military records available for the last name Silson. For the veterans among your Silson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Silson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silson in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silson 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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