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Silkenson Family History

Silkenson 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: Wilkenson, Dickenson, Simenson, Gilkerson, Gilkeson, Wilkinson

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Where is the Silkenson family from?

You can see how Silkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Silkenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Silkenson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silkenson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Silkenson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Silkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silkenson. 100% of Silkenson men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Silkenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Silkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkenson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Silkenson. 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 Silkenson. For the veterans among your Silkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkenson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Silkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Silkenson in 1967 was 60, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silkenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkenson 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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