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Silvernell Family History

Silvernell 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: Silvernail, Silvernale, Silverberg, Culverwell, Hickernell, Silver

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Where is the Silvernell family from?

You can see how Silvernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvernell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Silvernell families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Silvernell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Silvernell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvernell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvernell. 50% of Silvernell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Silvernell women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Silvernell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Silvernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvernell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Silvernell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Silvernell. For the veterans among your Silvernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvernell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Silvernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Silvernell in 1959 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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