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Silis Family History

Silis 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: Solis, Silas, Salis, Siles, Silvis, Sills, Miles, Sales, Giles, Melis

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Where is the Silis family from?

You can see how Silis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Silis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Silis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handy Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silis. 34% of Silis men worked as a Handy Man. .

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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

  • Handy Man
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Silis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Silis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silis 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Silis. 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 110 military records available for the last name Silis. For the veterans among your Silis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Silis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silis in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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