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Silseth Family History

Silseth 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: Helseth, Halseth, Finseth, Gulseth, Sleeth, Wilmeth, Billet, Millet

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Where is the Silseth family from?

You can see how Silseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silseth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Silseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Silseth family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Silseth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Silseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silseth. 100% of Silseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Silseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Silseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silseth 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Silseth. 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 55 military records available for the last name Silseth. For the veterans among your Silseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silseth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Silseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Silseth in 1953 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silseth 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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