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Sylvia Family History

Sylvia Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Italian Silvia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sylvia family from?

You can see how Sylvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sylvia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sylvia family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sylvia's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Sylvia families in 1891.
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What did your Sylvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sylvia. 100% of Sylvia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Sylvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sylvia. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sylvia. For the veterans among your Sylvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sylvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sylvia in 1944 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvia 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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