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Silman Family History

Silman Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Selman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silman family from?

You can see how Silman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Silman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Silman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silman 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 Silman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silman. 21% of Silman men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Silman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silman were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Silman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Silman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silman 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Silman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 780 military records available for the last name Silman. For the veterans among your Silman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Silman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silman in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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