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Silye Family History

Silye 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: Slye, Silke, Pille, Sale, Lye, Silver, Hille, Selle, Silk, Milne

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Where is the Silye family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silye 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 Silye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silye. 100% of Silye men worked as an Office Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Silye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Silye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silye 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 Silye. 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 6 military records available for the last name Silye. For the veterans among your Silye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silye lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Silye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Silye in 1967 was 84, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silye 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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