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Silvestri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Silvestro .

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


Similar surnames: Silvestro, Silvani, Pietri, Salvetti, Sisti, Salvadori, Salvati

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Where is the Silvestri family from?

You can see how Silvestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvestri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvestri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Silvestri family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvestri's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Silvestri families in 1911.
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What did your Silvestri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvestri. 21% of Silvestri men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Silvestri women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvestri were New Worker and Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Packer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Silvestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvestri 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Silvestri. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Silvestri. For the veterans among your Silvestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvestri lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Silvestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Silvestri in 1954 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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