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Sylvander Family History

Sylvander 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: Nylander, Rylander, Selander, Lander, Bolander, Callander, Sealander

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Where is the Sylvander family from?

You can see how Sylvander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sylvander families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sylvander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylvander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvander 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 Sylvander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sylvander. 43% of Sylvander men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sylvander women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sylvander were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sylvander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Sylvander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvander 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Sylvander. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sylvander. For the veterans among your Sylvander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Sylvander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sylvander in 1955 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvander 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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