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Disilvester Family History

Disilvester 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: Silvester, Sylvester, Di Silvestro, Silvestre, Silvestro, Ivester

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Disilvester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disilvester 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Disilvester. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Disilvester. For the veterans among your Disilvester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disilvester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Disilvester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Disilvester in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 1999.

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