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Silvaster Family History

Silvaster 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: Silvester, Sylvester, Plaster, Silver, Silvestre, Laster, Silvas

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Where is the Silvaster family from?

You can see how Silvaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Silvaster families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silvaster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silvaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvaster 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 46 census records available for the last name Silvaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvaster 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Silvaster. 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 4 military records available for the last name Silvaster. For the veterans among your Silvaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvaster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvaster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvaster

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