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Silvestre Family History

Silvestre Surname Meaning

Galician and Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Silvestre in Pontevedra and Badajoz.

Catalan, French (Occitan), and Spanish: from the personal name Silvestre (see Sylvester).

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from silvestre ‘wild rustic’.

Altered form of French Sylvestre.

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


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Where is the Silvestre family from?

You can see how Silvestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvestre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvestre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Silvestre families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Silvestre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silvestre families in 1891.
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What did your Silvestre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvestre. 31% of Silvestre men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Silvestre women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvestre were Machinist and Dressmaker.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Silvestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvestre 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 Silvestre. 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 464 military records available for the last name Silvestre. For the veterans among your Silvestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvestre lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Silvestre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Silvestre in 1959 was 57, and 60 in 2004.

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