Origins of the Silvester surname
About the Silvesters
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Interesting facts about Silvester
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silvester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Silvesters most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Silvester first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Silvesters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Silvesters in 1921
Dressmaker
96
Laundress
85
Living On Own Means
55
Domestic Servant
53
General Servant
49
Common male occupations for Silvesters in 1921
Farmer
109
Agricultural Labourer
107
General Labourer
81
Farm Labourer
76
Gardener
66
