Origins of the De Silva surname
About the De Silvas
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Interesting facts about De silva
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the De silva surname. The oldest one dates back to 1812.
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What are the most common De silva first names?
Joseph
Antonio
Maria
Mary
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Common jobs for De silvas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for De silvas in 1921
Living On Own Means
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6
At Home
5
Tailoress
3
Washerwoman
3
Common male occupations for De silvas in 1921
Mariner
8
Able Seaman
4
Steward
4
Dock Labourer
3
Fireman
3
