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Silene Family History

Silene 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: Filene, Silence, Milne, Kiene, Serene, Siren, Saline, Stene, Fiene

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Where is the Silene family from?

You can see how Silene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Silene families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Silene's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Silene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silene 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 Silene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silene. 100% of Silene men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Silene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Silene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silene 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Silene. 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 16 military records available for the last name Silene. For the veterans among your Silene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Silene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Silene in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silene 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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