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Sylvster Family History

Sylvster 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, Plaster, Lister, Salter, Silver, Lester

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Where is the Sylvster family from?

You can see how Sylvster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sylvster family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sylvster's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Sylvster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvster 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 30 census records available for the last name Sylvster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvster 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 Sylvster. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sylvster. For the veterans among your Sylvster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvster lifespan?

Average Sylvster life expectancy in 1994 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvster 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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