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Sylverstein Family History

Sylverstein 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: Silverstein, Silberstein, Sylvester, Alperstein, Saperstein

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Where is the Sylverstein family from?

You can see how Sylverstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylverstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylverstein family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sylverstein's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Sylverstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylverstein 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 77 census records available for the last name Sylverstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylverstein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sylverstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sylverstein. For the veterans among your Sylverstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylverstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Sylverstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sylverstein in 1971 was 66, and 77 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylverstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylverstein 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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