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Silen Family History

Silen 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: Siren, Kilen, Siler, Sien, Siles, Wilen, Salen, Sileo, Miles, Simon

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Where is the Silen family from?

You can see how Silen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Silen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Silen families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silen's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Silen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silen. 25% of Silen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Silen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silen were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silen 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Silen. 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 265 military records available for the last name Silen. For the veterans among your Silen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Silen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Silen in 1960 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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