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Sil Family History

Sil Surname 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: Sol, Kil, Six, Silk, Sik, Gil, Seil, Si, Sia, Sim

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Where is the Sil family from?

You can see how Sil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sil family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sil's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sil 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 Sil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sil. 100% of Sil 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
    100%

What Sil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sil 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Sil. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Sil. For the veterans among your Sil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sil in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sil 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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