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Silos Family History

Silos Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Extremadura): habitational name from any of the places called Los Silos from the plural of silo ‘silo’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silos family from?

You can see how Silos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Silos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Silos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silos families in 1891.
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What did your Silos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silos. 74% of Silos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Silos women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silos 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Silos. 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 277 military records available for the last name Silos. For the veterans among your Silos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Silos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Silos in 1970 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silos 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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