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Silao Family History

Silao 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, Silano, Simao, Sileo, Sala, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Qiao, Solano

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Where is the Silao family from?

You can see how Silao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silao family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silao's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Silao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silao 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 Silao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silao. 100% of Silao men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Silao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Silao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silao 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Silao. 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 30 military records available for the last name Silao. For the veterans among your Silao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silao lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Silao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silao in 1981 was 86, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silao 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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