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Silien Family History

Silien 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: Lilien, Simien, Lien, Silver, Millen, Hillen, Stien, Milian, Holien

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Silien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silien 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Silien. 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 28 military records available for the last name Silien. For the veterans among your Silien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silien lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Silien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Silien in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silien 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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