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Silvius Family History

Silvius Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of surnames such as Dutch Vandenbosch and German Busch or Forster.

It is no longer found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Silvius family from?

You can see how Silvius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Silvius families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Silvius's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Silvius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvius. 29% of Silvius men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Silvius women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvius were Farm Laborer and Sewing.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Sewing
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Silvius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvius 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Silvius. 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 687 military records available for the last name Silvius. For the veterans among your Silvius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvius lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Silvius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Silvius in 1955 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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