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Silston Family History

Silston 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: Hilton, Alston, Colston, Rolston, Wilton, Sibson, Elston, Holston

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Where is the Silston family from?

You can see how Silston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Silston families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Silston family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Silston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Silston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silston 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Silston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Silston. For the veterans among your Silston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Silston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Silston in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 1994.

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