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Silvae Family History

Silvae 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: Silvas, Silva, Silver, Silvia, Silas, Sylvan, Salva, Selva, Silvey

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Where is the Silvae family from?

You can see how Silvae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvae family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Silvae families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Silvae's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silvae families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvae 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 23 census records available for the last name Silvae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvae 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Silvae. 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 1 military records available for the last name Silvae. For the veterans among your Silvae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvae lifespan?

Average Silvae life expectancy in 1984 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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