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Slys Family History

Slys 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: Sly, Stys, Slye, Sales, Say, Lye, Lis, Sas, Bly, Solis

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Where is the Slys family from?

You can see how Slys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Slys family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Slys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slys 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Slys. 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 18 military records available for the last name Slys. For the veterans among your Slys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slys lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Slys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Slys in 1972 was 51, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slys ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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