Origins of the Silveston surname
About the Silvestons
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Interesting facts about Silveston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silveston surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Silvestons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Silvestons.
What are the most common Silveston first names?
John
Abraham
Sarah
Ruth
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Common jobs for Silvestons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Silvestons in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Housekeeper
2
None
2
Nurse
2
Annuitant
1
Common male occupations for Silvestons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4
Farmers Son
3
Blacksmith
2
Potters Presser
2
Woollen Spinner
2
