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Silkin Family History

Silkin Surname Meaning

Probably a reduced form of German Silkiner denoting someone from the village of Silgyany (now in Lithuania);

see Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Silkin family from?

You can see how Silkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Silkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Silkin family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silkin's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Silkin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkin 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 Silkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silkin. 100% of Silkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Silkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Silkin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Silkin. For the veterans among your Silkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Silkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Silkin in 1951 was 58, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkin 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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