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Sildar Family History

Sildar 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: Vilar, Solar, Dilday, Silver, Villar, Kilday, Silas, Siller, Pillar

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Where is the Sildar family from?

You can see how Sildar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sildar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Sildar families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sildar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sildar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sildar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sildar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sildar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sildar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sildar. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sildar. For the veterans among your Sildar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sildar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Sildar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sildar in 1972 was 85, and 68 in 1989.

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