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Slythe Family History

Slythe 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: Blythe, Smythe, Flythe, Salathe, Slote, Sathe, Wythe, Slate, Shytle

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Where is the Slythe family from?

You can see how Slythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slythe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Slythe families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Slythe families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slythe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slythe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slythe. 60% of Slythe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

What Slythe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Slythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slythe 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Slythe. 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 48 military records available for the last name Slythe. For the veterans among your Slythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slythe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Slythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Slythe in 1970 was 79, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slythe 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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