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Silveira Family History

Silveira Name Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: topographic name from silveira ‘woodland’ a collective derivative of silva (see Silva ); or a habitational name from any of the places called Silveira in Lugo and Pontevedra provinces Galicia (Spain). Compare Da Silveira Selvera and Silvera .

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


Similar surnames: Silva, Oliveira, Sequeira, Vieira, Silvestre, Saavedra, Figueira

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Where is the Silveira family from?

You can see how Silveira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silveira family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silveira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Silveira families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Silveira's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silveira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silveira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silveira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silveira. 23% of Silveira men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Silveira women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silveira were Farm Laborer and Cutter. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Cashier
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Cutter
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Silveira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silveira 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Silveira. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Silveira. For the veterans among your Silveira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silveira lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Silveira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Silveira in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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