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Silvus Family History

Silvus 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: Silvas, Silvius, Silvis, Silveus, Silver, Silvia, Silas, Silvey

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Where is the Silvus family from?

You can see how Silvus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Silvus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Silvus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvus 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 Silvus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvus. 50% of Silvus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Silvus women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Day Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Silvus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Silvus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvus 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Silvus. 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 76 military records available for the last name Silvus. For the veterans among your Silvus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Silvus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Silvus in 1965 was 89, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvus 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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