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Silkaitis Family History

Silkaitis 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: Laukaitis, Politis, Kairis, Filkins, Nikitas, Stamatis, Silas

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Where is the Silkaitis family from?

You can see how Silkaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Silkaitis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silkaitis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silkaitis families in 1920.
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What did your Silkaitis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Silkaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkaitis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Silkaitis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Silkaitis. For the veterans among your Silkaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkaitis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Silkaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silkaitis in 1961 was 39, and 81 in 2003.

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