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Sylvaster Family History

Sylvaster 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: Sylvester, Silvester, Plaster, Laster, Slauter, Slater, Slagter

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Where is the Sylvaster family from?

You can see how Sylvaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sylvaster families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sylvaster's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sylvaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvaster 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 67 census records available for the last name Sylvaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvaster 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sylvaster. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sylvaster. For the veterans among your Sylvaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvaster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvaster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvaster

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