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Desilvia Family History

Desilvia 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: Silvia, De Silva, Salvia, Desilets, Silva, Silvio, Da Silva, Sylvia

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Where is the Desilvia family from?

You can see how Desilvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desilvia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desilvia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Desilvia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Desilvia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Desilvia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desilvia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Desilvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maker Steel was the top reported job for people in the USA named Desilvia. 100% of Desilvia men worked as a Maker Steel.

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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

  • Maker Steel
    100%

What Desilvia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Desilvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desilvia 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Desilvia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Desilvia. For the veterans among your Desilvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desilvia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Desilvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Desilvia in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Desilvia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desilvia 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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