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Siler Family History

Siler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seiler. Czech and Croatian (Šiler): from German Schiller or Schüler (see Schuler). Compare Shiller and Siller.

Slovenian (Šiler): variant of Šilar, an occupational name for a maker of awls derived from šilo ‘awl pricker’. Alternatively, a surname of German origin (see 2 above).

Compare Shiller. German: rare variant of Sieler or perhaps Siller.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Siler family from?

You can see how Siler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Siler families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Siler's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Siler families in 1891.
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What did your Siler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Siler. 100% of Siler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Siler. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Siler. For the veterans among your Siler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Siler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siler in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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