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Silvermann Family History

Silvermann 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: Silverman, Silberman, Biedermann, Niermann, Zimmermann, Schuermann

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Where is the Silvermann family from?

You can see how Silvermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Silvermann families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvermann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Silvermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvermann 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 Silvermann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Silvermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Silvermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvermann 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Silvermann. 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 35 military records available for the last name Silvermann. For the veterans among your Silvermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvermann lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Silvermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Silvermann in 1976 was 60, and 38 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvermann 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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