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Silitz Family History

Silitz 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: Spitz, Biltz, Sitz, Wiltz, Diltz, Seitz, Politz, Splitt, Steitz

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Silitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silitz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Silitz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Silitz. For the veterans among your Silitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silitz lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Silitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silitz in 1987 was 88, and 52 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silitz 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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