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Origins of the Sylvan surname

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About the Sylvans

We have a total number of 104 records for people with the last name Sylvan.

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Where do most Sylvans live?

In 1921, most Sylvans lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Sylvans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 33 records for the Sylvan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Sylvans most likely to marry?

Wyatts

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Zouls

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sylvans.

What are the most common Sylvan first names?

  • Thomas
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Annie

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Sylvan family members

Common jobs for Sylvans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sylvans in 1921
House Keeper

1

Slubbin Frame Tenter

1

Winder

1

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1

Common Male occupations for Sylvans in 1921
Assistant Elem School Master

1

Clerks

1

Dock Labourer

1

Hooker Iron

1

Jewelers

1

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