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Silbach Family History

Silbach 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: Selbach, Limbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Silbaugh, Sulzbach

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Where is the Silbach family from?

You can see how Silbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Silbach families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silbach 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 76 census records available for the last name Silbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbach 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Silbach. 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 85 military records available for the last name Silbach. For the veterans among your Silbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Silbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Silbach in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silbach 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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