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Silagan Family History

Silagan 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: Ilagan, Sagan, Sillman, Mclagan, Lagan, Silman, Slaga, Saladin

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Where is the Silagan family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Silagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silagan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Silagan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silagan. For the veterans among your Silagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silagan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Silagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silagan in 1973 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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