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Silac Family History

Silac Name 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: Silas, Sala, Slack, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Solar, Salas, Sinai

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Where is the Silac family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silac 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 Silac ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Silac ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Silac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silac 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Silac. 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 31 military records available for the last name Silac. For the veterans among your Silac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silac lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Silac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silac in 1998 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

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