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Silew Family History

Silew 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: Siler, Siles, Sileo, Miles, Sales, Giles, Sale, Sibley, Silver, Soler

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Where is the Silew family from?

You can see how Silew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silew family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Silew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Silew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silew ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Silew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silew 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Silew. 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 Silew. For the veterans among your Silew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silew lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Silew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silew in 1995 was 75, and 85 in 1999.

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