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Sylven Family History

Sylven 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, Sylve, Steven, Silver, Sellen, Nylen, Ulven, Silvey, Sylvain

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Where is the Sylven family from?

You can see how Sylven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sylven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sylven families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylven's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sylven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sylven ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sylven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Sylven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylven 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Sylven. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sylven. For the veterans among your Sylven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylven lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sylven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sylven in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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