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Silmon Family History

Silmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Selman.

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


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Where is the Silmon family from?

You can see how Silmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Silmon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Silmon's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Silmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silmon 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 Silmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silmon. 40% of Silmon men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Silmon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silmon were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Silmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silmon 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Silmon. 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 293 military records available for the last name Silmon. For the veterans among your Silmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silmon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Silmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Silmon in 1959 was 37, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silmon 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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