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Silenius Family History

Silenius 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: Silvius, Lenius, Sideris, Redenius, Simonis, Dinius, Rivinius, Lanius

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Where is the Silenius family from?

You can see how Silenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silenius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silenius family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silenius's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Silenius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silenius 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 Silenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silenius 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Silenius. 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 5 military records available for the last name Silenius. For the veterans among your Silenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silenius lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Silenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silenius in 1966 was 77, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silenius 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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