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Silbie Family History

Silbie 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: Silvia, Smillie, Silber, Sallie, Stobie, Sollie, Silvio, Wilkie

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Where is the Silbie family from?

You can see how Silbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Silbie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Silbie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Silbie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silbie 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 23 census records available for the last name Silbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Silbie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Silbie. For the veterans among your Silbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silbie 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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