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Silvia Family History

Silvia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern) and Portuguese: from the female personal name Silvia. According to classical legend, this was the name of the mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.

It was a very popular personal name among Christians throughout Europe, having been borne by the mother of Pope Gregory the Great, a saint in her own right.

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


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Where is the Silvia family from?

You can see how Silvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Silvia families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Silvia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Silvia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvia 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 Silvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silvia. 100% of Silvia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Silvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Silvia. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Silvia. For the veterans among your Silvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvia lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Silvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Silvia in 1945 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvia 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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