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Silkoff Family History

Silkoff 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: Skoff, Minkoff, Soloff, Wolkoff, Sieloff, Wikoff, Shroff, Orloff

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Where is the Silkoff family from?

You can see how Silkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silkoff family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silkoff's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Silkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Silkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkoff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Silkoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Silkoff. For the veterans among your Silkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Silkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Silkoff in 1980 was 65, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silkoff 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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