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Silbertson Family History

Silbertson 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: Gilbertson, Albertson, Eilertson, Sivertson, Culbertson, Gilbertsen

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Where is the Silbertson family from?

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

In 1939, Government Clothing cap Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Silbertson. 100% of Silbertson men worked as a Government Clothing cap Manufacturer and 60% of Silbertson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Government Clothing cap Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Gown Saleswoman
    40%

What Silbertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Silbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbertson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Silbertson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silbertson. For the veterans among your Silbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbertson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Silbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silbertson in 1975 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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