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Silvis Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Silvius . It is no longer found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Silvio, Silvius, Silvey, Tillis, Silveus, Sylvis, Salvia, Silvia

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Where is the Silvis family from?

You can see how Silvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Silvis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Silvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvis. 31% of Silvis men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Silvis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvis were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • House Wife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Silvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvis 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Silvis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silvis. For the veterans among your Silvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Silvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Silvis in 1955 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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