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Silvoy Family History

Silvoy 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: Silvey, Gilboy, Silver, Silvia, Salvo, Silvas, Silva, Silvio, Gilroy

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Where is the Silvoy family from?

You can see how Silvoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvoy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Silvoy families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Silvoy's in USA. California had the highest population of Silvoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvoy 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 76 census records available for the last name Silvoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvoy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Silvoy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Silvoy. For the veterans among your Silvoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvoy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Silvoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silvoy in 1962 was 45, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvoy 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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