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Silvio Family History

Silvio Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Silvio (from Latin Silvius a derivative of silva ‘wood’) a masculine form of Silvia . Compare Sylve .

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


Similar surnames: Silvia, Silvano, Silverio, Silvey, Salvi, Silvi, Salvo, Gilio

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Where is the Silvio family from?

You can see how Silvio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Silvio families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvio's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Silvio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvio. 38% of Silvio men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Silvio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silvio were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silvio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Silvio. 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 538 military records available for the last name Silvio. For the veterans among your Silvio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Silvio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Silvio in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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