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Silvi Family History

Silvi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Silvio .

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


Similar surnames: Salvi, Silvio, Silvani, Sisti, Siani, Calvi, Soli, Silveri, Sardi

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Where is the Silvi family from?

You can see how Silvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Silvi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Silvi families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvi's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Silvi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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What Silvi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Silvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvi 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Silvi. 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 234 military records available for the last name Silvi. For the veterans among your Silvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Silvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Silvi in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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