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Sylvern Family History

Sylvern 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: Silver, Severn, Sylvan, Sylvain, Sylvest, Silveri, Sovern, Silvera

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Where is the Sylvern family from?

You can see how Sylvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylvern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylvern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvern 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 6 census records available for the last name Sylvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvern 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sylvern. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sylvern. For the veterans among your Sylvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvern lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Sylvern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sylvern in 1996 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvern 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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