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Sylvann Family History

Sylvann 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, Silvano, Salvant, Silvani, Sylva, Solano, Selman

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Where is the Sylvann family from?

You can see how Sylvann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sylvann family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvann's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sylvann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvann 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 8 census records available for the last name Sylvann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvann 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 Sylvann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sylvann. For the veterans among your Sylvann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvann lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvann

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