Silent Family History

Silent 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: Filene, Lent, Siren, Eilert, Balent, Valent, Kilen, Slentz, Siler, Salant

179	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
55	Immigration Records
179	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Silent family from?

You can see how Silent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silent family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Silent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Silent family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Silent's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Silent families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silent 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 Silent family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 179 census records available for the last name Silent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silent census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Silent. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Silent. For the veterans among your Silent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Silent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Silent in 1969 was 92, and 82 in 1978.

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Silent Surname Meaning

Where is the Silent family from?

What Silent family records will you find?

What is the average Silent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Silent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Silent in 1969 was 92, and 82 in 1978.

Silent Family History

Silent Surname Meaning

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What is the average Silent lifespan?

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Silent Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Silent

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Where is the Silent family from?

What Silent family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Silent family history

What is the average Silent lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Silent family tree

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