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Sylvius Family History

Sylvius 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: Silvius, Sylvis, Sylvia, Silvis, Silveus, Solis, Salvi, Julius

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Where is the Sylvius family from?

You can see how Sylvius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvius family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sylvius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sylvius family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sylvius families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sylvius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvius 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sylvius. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sylvius. For the veterans among your Sylvius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvius lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Sylvius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sylvius in 1972 was 83, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvius 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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