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Silvan Family History

Silvan Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian (Veneto): variant of Silvano.

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


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Where is the Silvan family from?

You can see how Silvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Silvan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Silvan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Silvan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Silvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Silvan. 34% of Silvan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Knitter
    10%

What Silvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Silvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvan 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 Silvan. 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 113 military records available for the last name Silvan. For the veterans among your Silvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Silvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Silvan in 1946 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silvan 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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