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Silkes Family History

Silkes 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: Gilkes, Wilkes, Siles, Sikes, Silke, Silkey, Miles, Sales, Giles

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Where is the Silkes family from?

You can see how Silkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Silkes family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Silkes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Silkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkes 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 195 census records available for the last name Silkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkes 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Silkes. 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 100 military records available for the last name Silkes. For the veterans among your Silkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Silkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Silkes in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkes 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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