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Slytt Family History

Slytt 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: Slott, Lott, Blatt, Platt, Flett, Scutt, Stott, Swett, Plott, Litt

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Where is the Slytt family from?

You can see how Slytt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slytt family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Slytt families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Slytt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Slytt families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Slytt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slytt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slytt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slytt. For the veterans among your Slytt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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