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Silvanus Family History

Silvanus 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, Silvano, Silvius, Silvani, Silveus, Silas, Sylvan, Silva

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Where is the Silvanus family from?

You can see how Silvanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvanus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Silvanus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvanus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silvanus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvanus 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 Silvanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Repairer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Silvanus. 100% of Silvanus men worked as a Colliery Repairer Below and 100% of Silvanus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Repairer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Silvanus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Silvanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvanus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Silvanus. 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 80 military records available for the last name Silvanus. For the veterans among your Silvanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvanus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Silvanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silvanus in 1969 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvanus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvanus 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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