Origins of the Silva surname
About the Silvas
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Interesting facts about Silva
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silva surname. The oldest one dates back to 1772.
Who were Silvas most likely to marry?
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Our tell us which families married Silvas.
What are the most common Silva first names?
Jose
Antonio
Maria
Anna
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Common jobs for 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 Silvas in 1921
At Home
30
Seamstress
15
None
14
Home
10
Living On Own Means
10
Common male occupations for Silvas in 1921
Farm Hands
140
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
120
General Farmers
49
Able Seaman
43
Tinsmiths
37
