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Silvani Name Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Silvano . habitational name from any of the places called Silvano for example Silvano D'Orba in Alessandria province.

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


Similar surnames: Siani, Salvati, Salvini, Silvi, Sani, Selvaggi, Albani, Milani

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Where is the Silvani family from?

You can see how Silvani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silvani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silvani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Silvani families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Silvani's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Silvani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silvani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silvani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silvani. 37% of Silvani men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Silvani women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Block Runner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Silvani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Silvani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silvani 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Silvani. 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 219 military records available for the last name Silvani. For the veterans among your Silvani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silvani lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Silvani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Silvani in 1958 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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