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Sylsberry Family History

Sylsberry 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: Salsberry, Elsberry, Salsbery, Saulsberry, Yarberry, Mulberry

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Where is the Sylsberry family from?

You can see how Sylsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylsberry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylsberry family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sylsberry's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Sylsberry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylsberry 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 48 census records available for the last name Sylsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylsberry 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 Sylsberry. 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 Sylsberry. For the veterans among your Sylsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylsberry lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Sylsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sylsberry in 1978 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylsberry 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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