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Silge Family History

Silge 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: Salge, Silke, Pille, Sale, Linge, Siegel, Ridge, Winge, Silver, Hille

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Where is the Silge family from?

You can see how Silge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Silge families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silge 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 150 census records available for the last name Silge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silge 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Silge. 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 55 military records available for the last name Silge. For the veterans among your Silge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silge lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Silge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silge in 1979 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silge 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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