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Sylva Family History & Genealogy

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John Francis De Silva or Sylva
John Francis De Silva or Sylva c. 1845 - Mar 28, 1919 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
John Francis De Silva Or Sylva was born circa 1845 in Azores Portugal, and died at age 73 years old on March 28, 1919 in Auckland, Auckland County, Auckland New Zealand. John Francis De Silva Sylva was buried in April 1919 at Waiukumete Cemetery in Auckland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Francis De Silva or Sylva.
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Alicia Sylva Jun 11, 1866 - Oct 1969 Federalsburg, Maryland
Alicia Sylva of Federalsburg, Caroline County, Maryland was born on June 11, 1866, and died at age 103 years old in October 1969.
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Rose Sylva Feb 7, 1876 - Sep 15, 1971 Oroville, California
Rose Sylva of Oroville, Butte County, CA was born on February 7, 1876, and died at age 95 years old on September 15, 1971.
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Gloria Sylva Jul 7, 1880 - Feb 1967 San Diego, California
Gloria Sylva of San Diego, San Diego County, California was born on July 7, 1880, and died at age 86 years old in February 1967.
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Matilda E Sylva Jun 2, 1883 - Jan 6, 1978 San Pedro, California
Matilda E Sylva of San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA was born on June 2, 1883, and died at age 94 years old on January 6, 1978.
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Agnes Sylva Oct 24, 1883 - Dec 1977 Beverly, Massachusetts
Agnes Sylva of Beverly, Essex County, MA was born on October 24, 1883, and died at age 94 years old in December 1977.
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Kauila Sylva Aug 6, 1885 - Mar 1963 Hawaii
Kauila Sylva of Hawaii was born on August 6, 1885, and died at age 77 years old in March 1963.
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Albert Sylva Nov 22, 1885 - Aug 1971 Beverly, Massachusetts
Albert Sylva of Beverly, Essex County, MA was born on November 22, 1885, and died at age 85 years old in August 1971.
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Joseph Sylva Aug 3, 1885 - Oct 1967 New York, New York
Joseph Sylva of New York, New York County, NY was born on August 3, 1885, and died at age 82 years old in October 1967.
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Joseph Sylva Nov 8, 1886 - May 1974 Somerville, Massachusetts
Joseph Sylva of Somerville, Middlesex County, MA was born on November 8, 1886, and died at age 87 years old in May 1974.
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Lydia Sylva Jul 12, 1886 - Mar 1974 Lafayette, Indiana
Lydia Sylva of Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana was born on July 12, 1886, and died at age 87 years old in March 1974.
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Elizabeth Sylva Jun 10, 1886 - Jun 1973 Essex, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Sylva of Essex, Essex County, MA was born on June 10, 1886, and died at age 87 years old in June 1973.
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Captain John Francis D'Sylva
Captain John Francis D'Sylva
John Francis D'Sylva (or De Silva) born 1845 Azores, died March 28th 1919 Auckland, New Zealand.
John was a master mariner, who eventually lived in New Zealand, married Mary Ann Cupitt and had 5 children. John changed his name to John Francis (adopting his middle name as his surname). We do not have any details of his parents and only know that he was Portugese (probably from the Azores).
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Louise Kapua Sylva 1900-1951
Louise Kapua Sylva 1900-1951
Burial: Hawaiian Protestant Church Cemetery, Paia, Maui, HI
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John Francis De Silva or Sylva
John Francis De Silva or Sylva c. 1845 - Mar 28, 1919 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
John Francis De Silva Or Sylva was born circa 1845 in Azores Portugal, and died at age 73 years old on March 28, 1919 in Auckland, Auckland County, Auckland New Zealand. John Francis De Silva Sylva was buried in April 1919 at Waiukumete Cemetery in Auckland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Francis De Silva or Sylva.
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Valentin Z Sylva May 28, 1913 - Jun 25, 1988 Victoria, Texas
Valentin Z Sylva of Victoria, Victoria County, TX was born on May 28, 1913, and died at age 75 years old on June 25, 1988.
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Lloyd F Sylva Jun 18, 1900 - Jan 1975 Palo Alto, California
Lloyd F Sylva of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California was born on June 18, 1900, and died at age 74 years old in January 1975.
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Anthony C Jr Sylva Nov 21, 1919 - Sep 2, 2004 Kahului, Hawaii
Anthony C Sylva of Kahului, Maui County, HI was born on November 21, 1919, and died at age 84 years old on September 2, 2004.
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Cecil E Sylva Nov 13, 1922 - Oct 2, 2010 Makawao, Hawaii
Cecil E Sylva of Makawao, Maui County, Hawaii was born on November 13, 1922, and died at age 87 years old on October 2, 2010.
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Gilbert F Sylva Jun 3, 1920 - Aug 23, 2002 Everett, Massachusetts
Gilbert F Sylva of Everett, Middlesex County, MA was born on June 3, 1920, and died at age 82 years old on August 23, 2002.
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Lucille E Sylva Feb 10, 1912 - Sep 1978 San Pedro, California
Lucille E Sylva of San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California was born on February 10, 1912, and died at age 66 years old in September 1978.
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Ivan M Sylva Jun 14, 1916 - Dec 5, 2008 Belmont, Massachusetts
Ivan M Sylva of Belmont, Middlesex County, MA was born on June 14, 1916, and died at age 92 years old on December 5, 2008.
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George L Sylva Mar 17, 1905 - Feb 18, 1995 San Jose, California
George L Sylva of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on March 17, 1905, and died at age 89 years old on February 18, 1995.
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Alfred C Jr Sylva Jan 30, 1926 - Jul 1, 2000 Morro Bay, California
Alfred C Sylva of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, CA was born on January 30, 1926, and died at age 74 years old on July 1, 2000.
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Earle A Sylva Jun 6, 1916 - Oct 21, 2010 Sacramento, California
Earle A Sylva of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born on June 6, 1916, and died at age 94 years old on October 21, 2010.
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Carroll E Sylva Jan 29, 1922 - Dec 11, 1987 Morgantown, West Virginia
Carroll E Sylva of Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV was born on January 29, 1922, and died at age 65 years old on December 11, 1987. Carroll Sylva was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1849 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, in Grafton.
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Howard J Sylva May 29, 1919 - Dec 15, 1999 Plymouth, Massachusetts
Howard J Sylva of Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA was born on May 29, 1919, and died at age 80 years old on December 15, 1999.
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Robert E Sylva Jun 10, 1915 - Dec 29, 1992 Petaluma, California
Robert E Sylva of Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA was born on June 10, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on December 29, 1992.
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Robert Sylva Oct 30, 1922 - Feb 14, 1994 Boston, Massachusetts
Robert Sylva of Boston, Suffolk County, MA was born on October 30, 1922, and died at age 71 years old on February 14, 1994. Robert Sylva was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 15 Site 550 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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Dennis M Sylva Nov 30, 1921 - Jan 25, 2005 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Dennis M Sylva of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on November 30, 1921 in Andorra or Portugal, and died at age 83 years old on January 25, 2005.
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Emile Jr Sylva May 15, 1910 - Dec 1973 New Orleans, Louisiana
Emile Jr Sylva of New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana was born on May 15, 1910, and died at age 63 years old in December 1973.
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Terry G. Sylva born c. 1949 Harris County, Texas
Terry G Sylva of Harris County, TX was born circa 1949. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Terry G. Sylva.
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Violet Leilani Sylva Jul 6, 1936 - Oct 11, 1998 Waimanalo, Hawaii
Violet Leilani Sylva of Waimanalo, Honolulu County, HI was born on July 6, 1936, and died at age 62 years old on October 11, 1998. Violet Sylva was buried at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Section 94-M Site 9 Kamehameha Highway, in Kaneohe.
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Hanalei K Sylva Sep 1, 1975 - Sep 6, 1998 Hana, Hawaii, United States
Hanalei K Sylva Jr, also known as Harold Henry Sylva, Jr, was raised in Pukalani, Koali, Ocean View, and Ula‘ino by his father Harold Henry Sylva Sr. and mother, Elsie Kuailani. He had siblings Keith Kuailani, Cassidy, Shaft, and Roxie. His father died in 2017 . If you have more information about or memories of Hanalei, please share them so he can be properly remembered.
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Popular Sylva Biographies

John Francis De Silva or Sylva
John Francis De Silva or Sylva c. 1845 - Mar 28, 1919 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
John Francis De Silva Or Sylva was born circa 1845 in Azores Portugal, and died at age 73 years old on March 28, 1919 in Auckland, Auckland County, Auckland New Zealand. John Francis De Silva Sylva was buried in April 1919 at Waiukumete Cemetery in Auckland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Francis De Silva or Sylva.
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Piarina (Praderio) Sylva Sep 24, 1899 - Aug 25, 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Piarina (Praderio) Sylva was born on September 24, 1899 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts United States, and had a sister Mary Praderio. Piarina Sylva died at age 85 years old on August 25, 1985 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Piarina (Praderio) Sylva.
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Violet Leilani Sylva Jul 6, 1936 - Oct 11, 1998 Waimanalo, Hawaii
Violet Leilani Sylva of Waimanalo, Honolulu County, HI was born on July 6, 1936, and died at age 62 years old on October 11, 1998. Violet Sylva was buried at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Section 94-M Site 9 Kamehameha Highway, in Kaneohe.
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Hanalei K Sylva
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hanalei K Sylva.
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Jennie K Sylva Dec 23, 1921 - Jul 15, 1985
Jennie K Sylva was born on December 23, 1921, and died at age 63 years old on July 15, 1985. Jennie Sylva was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of The Pacific Section X Site 794 2177 Puowaina Drive, in Honolulu, Hi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jennie K Sylva.
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Carroll E Sylva Jan 29, 1922 - Dec 11, 1987 Morgantown, West Virginia
Carroll E Sylva of Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV was born on January 29, 1922, and died at age 65 years old on December 11, 1987. Carroll Sylva was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1849 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, in Grafton.
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Doris K Sylva Feb 8, 1917 - Jun 23, 2005 Wyoming, New York
Doris K Sylva of Wyoming, Wyoming County, NY was born on February 8, 1917, and died at age 88 years old on June 23, 2005.
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Dianna R. (Johnson) Sylva born c. 1968 Johnson County, Texas
Dianna R Sylva of Johnson County, TX was born circa 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dianna R. (Johnson) Sylva.
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Lucile L Sylva Jan 25, 1912 - Feb 18, 1994 Harlingen, Texas
Lucile L Sylva of Harlingen, Cameron County, TX was born on January 25, 1912, and died at age 82 years old on February 18, 1994.
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Rusty J. Sylva born c. 1960 Brazos County, Texas
Rusty J Sylva of Brazos County, TX was born circa 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rusty J. Sylva.
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James Sylva Apr 9, 1904 - Feb 1970 Durango, Colorado
James Sylva of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado was born on April 9, 1904, and died at age 65 years old in February 1970.
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Edna Sylva Apr 18, 1934 - Feb 1973
Edna Sylva was born on April 18, 1934, and died at age 38 years old in February 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna Sylva.
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Theresa K Sylva Oct 31, 1915 - Aug 19, 1997 Kaneohe, Hawaii
Theresa K Sylva of Kaneohe, Honolulu County, HI was born on October 31, 1915, and died at age 81 years old on August 19, 1997.
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Florence Sylva Oct 2, 1903 - Apr 1975 Palo Alto, California
Florence Sylva of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California was born on October 2, 1903, and died at age 71 years old in April 1975.
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Philip P Sylva Apr 22, 1930 - Oct 29, 1999 Novato, California
Philip P Sylva of Novato, Marin County, CA was born on April 22, 1930, and died at age 69 years old on October 29, 1999.
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William Lee Sylva Sep 13, 1965 - Jun 18, 2008 California
William Lee Sylva of California was born on September 13, 1965, and died at age 42 years old on June 18, 2008.
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Lorraine Sylva Jul 16, 1933 - Jul 1, 2000 Honolulu, Hawaii
Lorraine Sylva of Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI was born on July 16, 1933, and died at age 66 years old on July 1, 2000.
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Elmer L Sylva Feb 6, 1916 - Nov 14, 1999 Tracy, California
Elmer L Sylva of Tracy, San Joaquin County, CA was born on February 6, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on November 14, 1999.
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Rodney Sylva Apr 6, 1957 - Mar 1984
Rodney Sylva was born on April 6, 1957, and died at age 26 years old in March 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rodney Sylva.
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Derrick S Sylva Oct 16, 1901 - Mar 2, 1995 Chicago, Illinois
Derrick S Sylva of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on October 16, 1901, and died at age 93 years old on March 2, 1995.
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Sylva Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Sylva family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 352 people with the last name Sylva that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Sylvas

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Alicia Sylva Jun 11, 1866 - Oct 1969 Federalsburg, Maryland
Alicia Sylva of Federalsburg, Caroline County, Maryland was born on June 11, 1866, and died at age 103 years old in October 1969.
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Jessica R Sylva Sep 22, 1909 - Aug 25, 2010 Hayward, California
Jessica R Sylva of Hayward, Alameda County, CA was born on September 22, 1909, and died at age 100 years old on August 25, 2010.
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100 years
Theresa E Sylva Jun 16, 1888 - Jan 31, 1988 Mattapan, Massachusetts
Theresa E Sylva of Mattapan, Suffolk County, MA was born on June 16, 1888, and died at age 99 years old on January 31, 1988.
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99 years
Frances D Sylva Sep 18, 1909 - Jun 24, 2007 Solvang, California
Frances D Sylva of Solvang, Santa Barbara County, CA was born on September 18, 1909, and died at age 97 years old on June 24, 2007.
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Margaret K Sylva Oct 29, 1902 - Dec 16, 1999 Sonora, California
Margaret K Sylva of Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA was born on October 29, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on December 16, 1999.
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97 years
Helen Sylva Jan 9, 1910 - Apr 20, 2007 New Vernon, New Jersey
Helen Sylva of New Vernon, Morris County, NJ was born on January 9, 1910, and died at age 97 years old on April 20, 2007.
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97 years
Frank Hooululahui Sylva Aug 31, 1911 - Nov 2, 2007 Lahaina, Hawaii
Frank Hooululahui Sylva of Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii was born on August 31, 1911, and died at age 96 years old on November 2, 2007.
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Francis K Sylva Apr 8, 1896 - Sep 13, 1992 Honolulu, Hawaii
Francis K Sylva of Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI was born on April 8, 1896, and died at age 96 years old on September 13, 1992.
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96 years
Ellen Sylva Jul 17, 1891 - Mar 1986 Quincy, Massachusetts
Ellen Sylva of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on July 17, 1891, and died at age 94 years old in March 1986.
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94 years
Frank Sylva Jun 11, 1892 - Jun 1987 Sacramento, California
Frank Sylva of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born on June 11, 1892, and died at age 95 years old in June 1987.
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94 years
Rose Sylva Feb 7, 1876 - Sep 15, 1971 Oroville, California
Rose Sylva of Oroville, Butte County, CA was born on February 7, 1876, and died at age 95 years old on September 15, 1971.
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95 years
Joseph G Sylva Apr 10, 1897 - Dec 24, 1992 San Leandro, California
Joseph G Sylva of San Leandro, Alameda County, CA was born on April 10, 1897, and died at age 95 years old on December 24, 1992.
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