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Selvera Family History

Selvera Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Portuguese and Galician Silveira.

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


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Where is the Selvera family from?

You can see how Selvera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selvera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Selvera families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Selvera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Selvera families in 1880.
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What did your Selvera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selvera. 43% of Selvera men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Bartender
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

What Selvera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Selvera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvera 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Selvera. 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 74 military records available for the last name Selvera. For the veterans among your Selvera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvera lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Selvera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selvera in 1966 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvera 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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