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Origins of the Silvanus surname

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About the Silvanuses

We have a total number of 225 records for people with the last name Silvanus.

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Where do most Silvanuses live?

In 1921, most Silvanuses lived in Mid Wales.


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Interesting facts about Silvanuses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 210 records for the Silvanus surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Silvanuses most likely to marry?

Joneses

&

Bogaardses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Silvanuses.

What are the most common Silvanus first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Silvanuses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Silvanuses in 1921
Stocking Knitting

3

Agricultural Labourer

1

At Home

1

Domestic

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Silvanuses in 1921
Coal Miner

2

Farm Servant

2

General Labourer

2

School Master

2

Wool Weaver

2

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