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Silvera Family History

Silvera Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of Galician and Portuguese Silveira.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Silvera family from?

You can see how Silvera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Silvera families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Silvera's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Silvera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvera 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 Silvera ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silvera. 50% of Silvera women worked as a Household Duties Unpaid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties Unpaid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Silvera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Silvera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvera 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Silvera. 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 653 military records available for the last name Silvera. For the veterans among your Silvera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvera lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Silvera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Silvera in 1947 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvera 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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