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Sileny Family History

Sileny 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: Sibley, Iley, Riley, Sisley, Smiley, Wiley, Silvey, Filene, Siren

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Where is the Sileny family from?

You can see how Sileny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sileny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sileny families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sileny's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sileny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sileny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sileny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Sileny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sileny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sileny 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sileny. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sileny. For the veterans among your Sileny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sileny lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Sileny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sileny in 1979 was 81, and 103 in 1997.

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