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Silard Family History

Silard 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: Simard, Sicard, Vilar, Seward, Izard, Solar, Boilard, Gillard, Linard

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Where is the Silard family from?

You can see how Silard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Silard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Silard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Silard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silard 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 72 census records available for the last name Silard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silard 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Silard. 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 278 military records available for the last name Silard. For the veterans among your Silard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Silard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silard in 1971 was 94, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silard 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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