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Sildam Family History

Sildam 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: Salaam, Dilday, Kilday, Silas, Silvas, Killam, Silva, Milham, Siuda

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

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

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Sildam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sildam 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sildam. 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 military records available for the last name Sildam. For the veterans among your Sildam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sildam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Sildam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sildam in 1965 was 75, and 60 in 1991.

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