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Sylvis Family History

Sylvis Surname Meaning

Variant of Silvis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sylvis family from?

You can see how Sylvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sylvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sylvis family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvis's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sylvis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvis 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 Sylvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sylvis. 27% of Sylvis men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Sylvis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sylvis were Electrician and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Sylvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sylvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sylvis. 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 332 military records available for the last name Sylvis. For the veterans among your Sylvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sylvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sylvis in 1960 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvis 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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