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Sylvane Family History

Sylvane 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, Silvano, Sylvain, Salvage, Salvant, Selvage, Slane, Silvani

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Where is the Sylvane family from?

You can see how Sylvane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sylvane families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Sylvane families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvane's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sylvane families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sylvane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvane 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sylvane. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sylvane. For the veterans among your Sylvane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvane lifespan?

Average Sylvane life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvane 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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