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Silvain Family History

Silvain Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Selwyn (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Silvain family from?

You can see how Silvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Silvain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Silvain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Silvain families in 1911.
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What did your Silvain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Silvain. 70% of Silvain men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    70%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    16%

What Silvain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Silvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvain 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Silvain. 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 123 military records available for the last name Silvain. For the veterans among your Silvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Silvain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Silvain in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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