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Silvasy Family History

Silvasy 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, Silvey, Silvano, Silva, Salvas, Silvani, Silvis

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Where is the Silvasy family from?

You can see how Silvasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvasy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Silvasy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Silvasy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Silvasy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvasy 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 Silvasy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silvasy. 56% of Silvasy 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
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Silvasy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Silvasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvasy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Silvasy. 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 186 military records available for the last name Silvasy. For the veterans among your Silvasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvasy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Silvasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silvasy in 1953 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvasy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvasy 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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