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Silwood Family History

Silwood Surname Meaning

see Selwood. reduced form of Silverwood.

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


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Where is the Silwood family from?

You can see how Silwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Silwood families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Silwood's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Silwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silwood 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 Silwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silwood. 93% of Silwood 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
    93%
  • Housewife Duties Unpaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silwood 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Silwood. 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 90 military records available for the last name Silwood. For the veterans among your Silwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silwood lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Silwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silwood in 1985 was 62, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silwood 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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