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Silvason Family History

Silvason Name 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, Silvano, Salveson, Sibson, Salvador, Sison, Silas, Sylvan

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Where is the Silvason family from?

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

What did your Silvason ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Silvason ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Silvason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvason 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Silvason. 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 1 military records available for the last name Silvason. For the veterans among your Silvason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvason lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Silvason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Silvason in 1976 was 73, and 78 in 1979.

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