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Silsby Family History

Silsby Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a habitational name from Sileby (Leicestershire) from the Old Norse personal name Sigulfr + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

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


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Where is the Silsby family from?

You can see how Silsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Silsby families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Silsby's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Silsby families in 1911.
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What did your Silsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silsby. 27% of Silsby men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Silsby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silsby were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    21%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Silsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silsby 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Silsby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silsby. For the veterans among your Silsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silsby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Silsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silsby in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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