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Silven Family History

Silven 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, Silvey, Steven, Millen, Hillen, Silvia, Wilden, Sylvan

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Where is the Silven family from?

You can see how Silven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Silven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Silven families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Silven's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Silven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silven 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 Silven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silven. 22% of Silven men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Silven women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silven were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silven 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Silven. 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 118 military records available for the last name Silven. For the veterans among your Silven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Silven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Silven in 1963 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

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