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Silano Family History

Silano Name Meaning

Italian (Campania): from the personal name Silano (from Latin Silanus) or a habitational name from Sila (see Sileo ).

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


Similar surnames: Silvano, Solano, Siano, Milano, Silas, Silvio, Ciano, Viano, Siman

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Where is the Silano family from?

You can see how Silano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Silano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Silano families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Silano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Silano. 100% of Silano men worked as a Trucker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trucker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silano 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Silano. 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 183 military records available for the last name Silano. For the veterans among your Silano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silano lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Silano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silano in 1951 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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