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Silrum Family History

Silrum 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: Sorum, Schrum, Solum, Sharum, Gillum, Shrum, Milum, Strum, Allum

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Where is the Silrum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Silrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silrum. 67% of Silrum men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Silrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silrum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Silrum. 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 22 military records available for the last name Silrum. For the veterans among your Silrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silrum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Silrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Silrum in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 1994.

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