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Sulvia Family History

Sulvia 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: Silvia, Salvia, Sylvia, Salvi, Subia, Sulla, Salva, Selva, Selvig

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Where is the Sulvia family from?

You can see how Sulvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulvia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulvia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sulvia family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulvia's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulvia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulvia 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 75 census records available for the last name Sulvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulvia 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sulvia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Sulvia. For the veterans among your Sulvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulvia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sulvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sulvia in 1966 was 89, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulvia 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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