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Silbert Name Meaning

German: variant of Silber .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Silberg, Sibert, Silber, Filbert, Olbert, Siewert, Gilbert, Shubert

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Where is the Silbert family from?

You can see how Silbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Silbert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Silbert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Silbert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silbert 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 Silbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silbert. 16% of Silbert men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Silbert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silbert were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Seamstress
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Silbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silbert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Silbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 685 military records available for the last name Silbert. For the veterans among your Silbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silbert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Silbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Silbert in 1956 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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