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Silmar Family History

Silmar 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: Simar, Silman, Vilar, Selman, Solar, Silver, Villar, Delmar, Salman

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Where is the Silmar family from?

You can see how Silmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Silmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Silmar family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silmar's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Silmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silmar 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 62 census records available for the last name Silmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silmar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Silmar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Silmar. For the veterans among your Silmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silmar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Silmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silmar in 1987 was 73, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silmar 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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