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Silcoff Family History

Silcoff 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: Silcott, Soloff, Silcox, Sieloff, Shroff, Orloff, Egloff, Stoloff

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Where is the Silcoff family from?

You can see how Silcoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silcoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Silcoff families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Silcoff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Silcoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silcoff 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 91 census records available for the last name Silcoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silcoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Silcoff. 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 military records available for the last name Silcoff. For the veterans among your Silcoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silcoff lifespan?

Average Silcoff life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silcoff 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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