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Silfvast Family History

Silfvast 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: Silvas, Silas, Silvano, Silva, Salvas, Salvant, Sylvest, Silvani

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Where is the Silfvast family from?

You can see how Silfvast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silfvast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Silfvast family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Silfvast's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Silfvast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silfvast 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 60 census records available for the last name Silfvast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silfvast 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Silfvast. 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 10 military records available for the last name Silfvast. For the veterans among your Silfvast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silfvast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Silfvast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silfvast in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silfvast 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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