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Silfies Family History

Silfies Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Illies, Soltes, Filkins, Zilles, Siles, Siefkes, Wilkins, Milles

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Where is the Silfies family from?

You can see how Silfies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silfies family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silfies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Silfies family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Silfies's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Silfies families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silfies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silfies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silfies. 31% of Silfies men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Silfies women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silfies were Foreman and Winder. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Winder
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Silfies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silfies 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Silfies. 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 587 military records available for the last name Silfies. For the veterans among your Silfies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silfies lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Silfies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silfies in 1955 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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