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Silvania Family History

Silvania 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: Silvani, Silvia, Silvano, Silveria, Silverio, Salvia, Sylvan, Solana

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Where is the Silvania family from?

You can see how Silvania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvania family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvania families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Silvania families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvania's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Silvania families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvania surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvania ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nailer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Silvania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvania 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Silvania. 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 58 military records available for the last name Silvania. For the veterans among your Silvania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvania lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Silvania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Silvania in 1975 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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