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Slyden Family History

Slyden 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: Lyden, Slayden, Hayden, Hyden, Spoden, Lyde, Alden, Soden, Sanden

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Where is the Slyden family from?

You can see how Slyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Slyden family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Slyden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slyden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Slyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyden 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Slyden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slyden. For the veterans among your Slyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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