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Silvay Family History

Silvay 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, Silvey, Silva, Dilday, Silver, Silvia, Slay, Kilday, Silas

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Where is the Silvay family from?

You can see how Silvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Silvay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Silvay family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvay's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Silvay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvay 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 Silvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvay. 50% of Silvay men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Silvay women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Silvay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Silvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvay 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Silvay. 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 85 military records available for the last name Silvay. For the veterans among your Silvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Silvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Silvay in 1953 was 60, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvay 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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