Siler Family History

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Siler Name Meaning

German: of uncertain origin; a variant of Sieler and Siller. Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Seiler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Saler, Sailer, Hiner, Filer, Seiler, Sitler, Wiler, Iler, Oiler

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Siler Family Origin

Where is the Siler family from?

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You can see how Siler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Siler families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Siler's in the UK. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Siler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Siler Family Occupations

What did your Siler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Siler.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Siler Historical Records

What Siler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Siler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Siler. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Siler. For the veterans among your Siler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Siler Life Expectancy

What is the average Siler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Siler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siler in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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