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Disylvester Family History

Disylvester Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sylvester, Silvester, Sylvest, Di Silvestro, Ivester, Sylvestre

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Where is the Disylvester family from?

You can see how Disylvester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disylvester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Disylvester family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Disylvester's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Disylvester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disylvester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Disylvester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disylvester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Disylvester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Disylvester. For the veterans among your Disylvester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disylvester lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Disylvester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Disylvester in 1975 was 80, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Disylvester ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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