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Silvershield Family History

Silvershield 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: Silverstein, Silversmith, Silvernail, Overfield, Silverstone

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Where is the Silvershield family from?

You can see how Silvershield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvershield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silvershield family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvershield's in USA. California had the highest population of Silvershield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvershield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Silvershield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Silvershield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvershield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Silvershield. 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 23 military records available for the last name Silvershield. For the veterans among your Silvershield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvershield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Silvershield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Silvershield in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvershield 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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