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Silveus Family History

Silveus Surname Meaning

Variant of Silvius.

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


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Where is the Silveus family from?

You can see how Silveus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silveus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Silveus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Silveus families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Silveus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Silveus families in 1880.
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What did your Silveus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silveus. 39% of Silveus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Silveus women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Silveus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Silveus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silveus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Silveus. 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 171 military records available for the last name Silveus. For the veterans among your Silveus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silveus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Silveus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Silveus in 1965 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silveus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silveus 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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