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Silbas Family History

Silbas 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, Silvas, Vilas, Salas, Milas, Sias, Ribas, Silber, Bilbao

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Where is the Silbas family from?

You can see how Silbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silbas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Silbas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Silbas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silbas 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 Silbas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silbas. 60% of Silbas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Silbas women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Silbas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Silbas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Silbas. For the veterans among your Silbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Silbas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Silbas in 1967 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silbas 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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