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Silbestein Family History

Silbestein 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: Silberstein, Silverstein, Millstein, Silvester, Milstein, Bluestein

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Where is the Silbestein family from?

You can see how Silbestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbestein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silbestein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Silbestein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbestein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silbestein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Silbestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbestein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Silbestein. 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 Silbestein. For the veterans among your Silbestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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