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Sylvah Family History

Sylvah 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: Sylvan, Sylva, Salah, Salva, Silvas, Selva, Silva, Sylvain, Salvas

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Where is the Sylvah family from?

You can see how Sylvah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sylvah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Sylvah families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sylvah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvah 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 87 census records available for the last name Sylvah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvah 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sylvah. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sylvah. For the veterans among your Sylvah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvah lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Sylvah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sylvah in 1987 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvah 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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