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Sylvara Family History

Sylvara Name 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, Silvera, Sylva, Vara, Salama, Solar, Silver

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Where is the Sylvara family from?

You can see how Sylvara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylvara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sylvara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sylvara family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylvara's in USA. California had the highest population of Sylvara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylvara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sylvara ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Sylvara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylvara 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sylvara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Sylvara. For the veterans among your Sylvara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylvara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sylvara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sylvara in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

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