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Silvaggio Family History

Silvaggio 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: Selvaggio, Salvaggio, Selvaggi, Silverio, Silvano, Savaglio, Silvio

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Where is the Silvaggio family from?

You can see how Silvaggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvaggio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Silvaggio families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Silvaggio families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvaggio's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silvaggio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvaggio 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 Silvaggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvaggio. 100% of Silvaggio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Silvaggio women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Silvaggio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Silvaggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvaggio 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Silvaggio. 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 182 military records available for the last name Silvaggio. For the veterans among your Silvaggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvaggio lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Silvaggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Silvaggio in 1959 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvaggio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvaggio 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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