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Slyvester Family History

Slyvester 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, Lester, Vester, Sester, Ivester, Sleeter

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Where is the Slyvester family from?

You can see how Slyvester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyvester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slyvester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Slyvester families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Slyvester's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Slyvester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyvester 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 Slyvester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slyvester. 34% of Slyvester men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Slyvester women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slyvester were Helper and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Dye Helper
    13%
  • Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Slyvester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Slyvester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyvester 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Slyvester. 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 38 military records available for the last name Slyvester. For the veterans among your Slyvester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyvester lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Slyvester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slyvester in 1986 was 56, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slyvester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slyvester 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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