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Syllivan Family History

Syllivan 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: Sullivan, Sylvan, Silliman, Cullivan, Gallivan, Sullivant, Sliva

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Where is the Syllivan family from?

You can see how Syllivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syllivan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Syllivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Syllivan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Syllivan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Syllivan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syllivan 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 169 census records available for the last name Syllivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syllivan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Syllivan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Syllivan. For the veterans among your Syllivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syllivan lifespan?

Average Syllivan life expectancy in 2003 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syllivan 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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