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Sylvera Family History

Sylvera 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: Silvera, Silver, Silveira, Sylvest, Silveria, Severa, Olvera, Silveri

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Where is the Sylvera family from?

You can see how Sylvera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sylvera families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sylvera's in USA. California had the highest population of Sylvera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sylvera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylvera. 100% of Sylvera men worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Sylvera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Sylvera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvera 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sylvera. 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 Sylvera. For the veterans among your Sylvera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvera lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sylvera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sylvera in 1975 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvera 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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