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Silgrath Family History

Silgrath 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: Milbrath, Mcgrath, Milgram, Hildreth, Vollrath, Walrath, Pilgram

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Where is the Silgrath family from?

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

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What is the average Silgrath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Silgrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Silgrath in 1964 was 86, and 102 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silgrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silgrath 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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