Silvester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Silvester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Silvester family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 69
Female Servant 38
Independent 35
Labourer 25
Male Servant 19
Farmer 16
Ag Labourer 11
Dress Maker 8
Apprentice 8
Butcher 8
Gardener 6
Shoe Maker 6
Tailor 5
Carpenter 4
Baker 4
Mason 4
Cabinet Maker 4
Piecer 4
Printer 4
Sawyer 4
Milliner 3
Grocer 3
Servant 3
Cordwainer 3
Joiner 3

Silvester Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Silvester 100% 14,859
2 Sylvester 89% 7,081
3 Selvester 89% 723

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The surname Silvester is the most popular version of all its varients

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