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Sylvestersen Family History

Sylvestersen 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, Sylvestre, Silvestre, Silvester, Syvertsen, Sivertsen

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Where is the Sylvestersen family from?

You can see how Sylvestersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvestersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylvestersen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvestersen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sylvestersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvestersen 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 20 census records available for the last name Sylvestersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvestersen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sylvestersen. 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 Sylvestersen. For the veterans among your Sylvestersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvestersen lifespan?

Average Sylvestersen life expectancy in 2001 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvestersen 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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