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Sylvania Family History

Sylvania 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: Sylvan, Sylvain, Sylvia, Silvani, Silvia, Salvia, Solana, Sultana

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Where is the Sylvania family from?

You can see how Sylvania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvania family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvania families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sylvania families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sylvania's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sylvania families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvania 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 Sylvania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sylvania. 100% of Sylvania men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sylvania family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sylvania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvania 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sylvania. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sylvania. For the veterans among your Sylvania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvania lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Sylvania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sylvania in 1980 was 35, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylvania

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylvania 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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