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Sylvestri Family History

Sylvestri 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: Sylvestre, Silvestri, Silvestre, Sylvester, Sylvest, Silvestro

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Where is the Sylvestri family from?

You can see how Sylvestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvestri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sylvestri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sylvestri families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sylvestri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylvestri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvestri 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 Sylvestri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sylvestri. 33% of Sylvestri men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sylvestri women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sylvestri were Clerk and Tailor.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Sylvestri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Sylvestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvestri 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sylvestri. 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 130 military records available for the last name Sylvestri. For the veterans among your Sylvestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvestri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sylvestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sylvestri in 1964 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvestri 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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