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Syett Family History

Syett 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: Syrett, Swett, Yett, Hyett, Brett, Shetty, Seth, Sweet, Slott, Flett

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Where is the Syett family from?

You can see how Syett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Syett families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Syett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Syett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syett 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 37 census records available for the last name Syett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Syett. 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 Syett. For the veterans among your Syett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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