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Silkirk Family History

Silkirk 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: Selkirk, Sikkink, Nikirk, Filkins, Silver, Silberg, Silvia, Silk

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Where is the Silkirk family from?

You can see how Silkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkirk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Silkirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Silkirk families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Silkirk's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Silkirk families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Silkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkirk 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Silkirk. 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 46 military records available for the last name Silkirk. For the veterans among your Silkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkirk lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Silkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Silkirk in 1987 was 65, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkirk 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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