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Sylsbury Family History

Sylsbury 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: Salsbury, Salisbury, Malsbury, Alsbury, Spilsbury, Salsbery

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Where is the Sylsbury family from?

You can see how Sylsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylsbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sylsbury families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sylsbury's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylsbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylsbury 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 37 census records available for the last name Sylsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylsbury 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sylsbury. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sylsbury. For the veterans among your Sylsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylsbury lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Sylsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sylsbury in 1970 was 69, and 88 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylsbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylsbury 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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