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Desylvia Family History

Desylvia 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: Sylvia, Silvia, Salvia, De Silva, Delva, Sylvis, Sylva, Melia, Salvi

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Where is the Desylvia family from?

You can see how Desylvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desylvia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Desylvia family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Desylvia's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Desylvia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Desylvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desylvia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Desylvia. 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 32 military records available for the last name Desylvia. For the veterans among your Desylvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desylvia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Desylvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Desylvia in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desylvia 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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