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Selvestri Family History

Selvestri 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: Silvestri, Silvestre, Silvestro, Sylvestre, Sylvester, Silvester

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Where is the Selvestri family from?

You can see how Selvestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvestri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selvestri families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Selvestri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selvestri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvestri 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 Selvestri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selvestri. 100% of Selvestri men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Selvestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvestri 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Selvestri. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selvestri. For the veterans among your Selvestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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