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Desilvio Family History

Desilvio 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: Silvio, Silvia, Desiderio, Desilets, Desio, Cecilio, De Silva

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Where is the Desilvio family from?

You can see how Desilvio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desilvio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Desilvio families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Desilvio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Desilvio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desilvio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Desilvio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desilvio 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Desilvio. 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 21 military records available for the last name Desilvio. For the veterans among your Desilvio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desilvio lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Desilvio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Desilvio in 1945 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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