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Silveiro Family History

Silveiro 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: Silveira, Silver, Silverio, Silvio, Silvestro, Silveri, Silvera

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Where is the Silveiro family from?

You can see how Silveiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silveiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Silveiro families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Silveiro's in USA. California had the highest population of Silveiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silveiro 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 Silveiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silveiro. 100% of Silveiro 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
    100%

What Silveiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Silveiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silveiro 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Silveiro. 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 8 military records available for the last name Silveiro. For the veterans among your Silveiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silveiro lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Silveiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Silveiro in 1973 was 62, and 82 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silveiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silveiro 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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