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Silks Family History

Silks 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: Silk, Silas, Milks, Dilks, Siles, Wilks, Silke, Sills, Sinks, Miles

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Where is the Silks family from?

You can see how Silks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Silks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Silks families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Silks's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Silks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silks. 100% of Silks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silks 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Silks. 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 407 military records available for the last name Silks. For the veterans among your Silks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Silks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Silks in 1956 was 56, and 30 in 2003.

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