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Silvea Family History

Silvea 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: Silver, Silvia, Silvey, Silva, Silvera, Salvia, Siller, Salva, Silber

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Where is the Silvea family from?

You can see how Silvea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Silvea families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silvea's in USA. California had the highest population of Silvea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silvea. 100% of Silvea men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Silvea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvea 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Silvea. 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 95 military records available for the last name Silvea. For the veterans among your Silvea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvea lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Silvea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Silvea in 1969 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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