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Silzell Family History

Silzell 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: Dalzell, Sidwell, Simrell, Sidell, Delzell, Stilwell, Mizzell

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Where is the Silzell family from?

You can see how Silzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Silzell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silzell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silzell 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 Silzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Silzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silzell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Silzell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Silzell. For the veterans among your Silzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silzell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Silzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Silzell in 1964 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silzell 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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