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Silaghi Family History

Silaghi 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: Slaght, Szilagyi, Sinai, Salah, Solanki, Singh, Silas, Slight

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Where is the Silaghi family from?

You can see how Silaghi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silaghi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silaghi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Silaghi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Silaghi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silaghi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silaghi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grocer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Silaghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silaghi 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Silaghi. 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 13 military records available for the last name Silaghi. For the veterans among your Silaghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silaghi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Silaghi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Silaghi in 1972 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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