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Silway Family History

Silway 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: Selway, Solway, Salway, Dilday, Slay, Kilday, Galway, Silas, Silvas

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Where is the Silway family from?

You can see how Silway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Silway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Silway families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Silway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Silway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silway 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 89 census records available for the last name Silway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silway 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Silway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Silway. For the veterans among your Silway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silway lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Silway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Silway in 1973 was 90, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silway 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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