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Silke Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Silk .

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


Similar surnames: Silkey, Wilke, Silk, Smilie, Solie, Milke, Siler, Stile, Dalke, Vile

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Where is the Silke family from?

You can see how Silke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Silke families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Silke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Silke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silke 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Silke. 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 585 military records available for the last name Silke. For the veterans among your Silke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Silke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Silke in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

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