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Sylvanie Family History

Sylvanie 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, Sylvain, Silvani, Silvano, Salvage, Soltani, Salvant, Selvage

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Where is the Sylvanie family from?

You can see how Sylvanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvanie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sylvanie families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvanie's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sylvanie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sylvanie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sylvanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvanie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sylvanie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sylvanie. For the veterans among your Sylvanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvanie lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Sylvanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sylvanie in 1991 was 82, and 102 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvanie 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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