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Silvernail Family History

Silvernail Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Silbernagel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silvernail family from?

You can see how Silvernail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvernail family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvernail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 64 Silvernail families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Silvernail's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silvernail families in 1840.
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What did your Silvernail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvernail. 24% of Silvernail men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Silvernail women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvernail were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Silvernail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvernail 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Silvernail. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silvernail. For the veterans among your Silvernail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvernail lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Silvernail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silvernail in 1942 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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