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Saylis Family History

Saylis 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: Salis, Sallis, Sayles, Baylis, Sales, Solis, Bayliss, Allis, Salas

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Where is the Saylis family from?

You can see how Saylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saylis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saylis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Saylis families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Saylis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saylis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Saylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saylis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Saylis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Saylis. For the veterans among your Saylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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