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Desylvester Family History

Desylvester 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, De Meester, Deerwester, Sylvest, Sylvestre

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Where is the Desylvester family from?

You can see how Desylvester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desylvester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desylvester family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Desylvester's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Desylvester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desylvester 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 33 census records available for the last name Desylvester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desylvester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Desylvester. 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 13 military records available for the last name Desylvester. For the veterans among your Desylvester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desylvester lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Desylvester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desylvester in 1969 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desylvester 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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