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Silkensen Family History

Silkensen 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: Simensen, Wilkenson, Salvesen, Tilkens, Nickelsen, Steensen, Sorensen

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Where is the Silkensen family from?

You can see how Silkensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silkensen family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Silkensen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Silkensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkensen 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 73 census records available for the last name Silkensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkensen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Silkensen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Silkensen. For the veterans among your Silkensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkensen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Silkensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Silkensen in 1983 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkensen 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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