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Sylba Family History

Sylba 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: Sylla, Sylva, Sala, Ryba, Alba, Salb, Sella, Sola, Sulla, Sylvan

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Where is the Sylba family from?

You can see how Sylba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylba family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sylba families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sylba family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sylba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylba 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 55 census records available for the last name Sylba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylba 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sylba. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sylba. For the veterans among your Sylba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Sylba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sylba in 1976 was 53, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylba 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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