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Silts Family History

Silts 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: Silas, Shilts, Kilts, Salts, Eilts, Siles, Wilts, Stilts, Dilts

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Where is the Silts family from?

You can see how Silts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Silts family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silts 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 265 census records available for the last name Silts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silts 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Silts. 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 27 military records available for the last name Silts. For the veterans among your Silts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Silts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Silts in 1966 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silts 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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