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Syell Family History

Syell 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: Sell, Yell, Stell, Shell, Snell, Spell, Lyell, Suell, Bell, Isbell

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Where is the Syell family from?

You can see how Syell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Syell families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Syell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Syell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Syell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Syell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Syell. For the veterans among your Syell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syell

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