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Sylvus Family History

Sylvus 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: Sylvis, Sylvan, Silvas, Salvas, Silvius, Sylvest, Saltus, Sylvia

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Where is the Sylvus family from?

You can see how Sylvus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Sylvus families living in Tennessee. This was about 91% of all the recorded Sylvus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sylvus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sylvus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sylvus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sylvus. For the veterans among your Sylvus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Sylvus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sylvus in 1978 was 104, and 55 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvus 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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