Origins of the De Silva surname

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    In 1921, most De Silvas lived in london

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    510 De Silvas found in all Census records

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    Joseph

    Antonio

    Maria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for De silvas

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    Commmon female occupations for De silvas in 1921

    Living On Own Means

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    6

    At Home

    5

    Tailoress

    3

    Washerwoman

    3

    Commmon male occupations for De silvas in 1921

    Mariner

    8

    Able Seaman

    4

    Steward

    4

    Dock Labourer

    3

    Fireman

    3

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