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Silnes Family History

Silnes 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: Sines, Siles, Milnes, Miles, Sales, Giles, Sidney, Hines, Silver

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What did your Silnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Silnes. 100% of Silnes men worked as a Farmers Son.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Silnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silnes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Silnes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Silnes. For the veterans among your Silnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silnes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Silnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silnes in 1990 was 92, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silnes 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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