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Sylwester Family History

Sylwester 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: Sylvester, Silvester, Ballester, Lester, Wester, Sester, Sylvest

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Where is the Sylwester family from?

You can see how Sylwester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylwester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylwester family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sylwester's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sylwester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylwester 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 99 census records available for the last name Sylwester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylwester 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sylwester. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sylwester. For the veterans among your Sylwester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylwester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sylwester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sylwester in 1964 was 43, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylwester 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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