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Silvern Family History

Silvern 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: Silver, Silveri, Silvera, Silvers, Silberg, Severn, Silverio, Siller

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Where is the Silvern family from?

You can see how Silvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Silvern family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvern's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Silvern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Silvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvern 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Silvern. 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 23 military records available for the last name Silvern. For the veterans among your Silvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvern lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Silvern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Silvern in 1969 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvern 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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