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Sylvestor Family History

Sylvestor 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, Sylvest, Sylvestre, Silvestre, Silvestro

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Where is the Sylvestor family from?

You can see how Sylvestor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvestor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvestor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sylvestor families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sylvestor's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sylvestor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvestor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sylvestor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sylvestor. 46% of Sylvestor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sylvestor women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sylvestor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Sylvestor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvestor 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sylvestor. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sylvestor. For the veterans among your Sylvestor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvestor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Sylvestor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sylvestor in 1968 was 75, and 73 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvestor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvestor 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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