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Silvant Family History

Silvant 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: Silvano, Salvant, Silvani, Savant, Sylvan, Silvas, Silva, Salant

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Where is the Silvant family from?

You can see how Silvant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Silvant families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvant's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Silvant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvant 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 Silvant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvant. 100% of Silvant men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Silvant women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Silvant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Silvant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvant 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Silvant. 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 11 military records available for the last name Silvant. For the veterans among your Silvant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvant lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Silvant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Silvant in 1980 was 79, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvant 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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