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Slyan Family History

Slyan 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: Sloan, Slyman, Yan, Shan, Lyon, Bryan, Swan, Lian, Span, Sloman

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Where is the Slyan family from?

You can see how Slyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Slyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Slyan families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Slyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slyan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Slyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Slyan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Slyan. For the veterans among your Slyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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