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Dasylva Family History

Dasylva 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: Da Silva, Sylva, Sylvan, Salva, Selva, Disla, Davila, Silva, Dayley

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Where is the Dasylva family from?

You can see how Dasylva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasylva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dasylva families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dasylva families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dasylva's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dasylva families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasylva 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 Dasylva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trimer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dasylva. 100% of Dasylva men worked as a Trimer and 100% of Dasylva women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Trimer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dasylva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Dasylva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasylva 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dasylva. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dasylva. For the veterans among your Dasylva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasylva lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Dasylva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dasylva in 1957 was 39, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dasylva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dasylva 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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