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Syldesby Family History

Syldesby 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: Holderby, Oglesby, Goldsby, Silsby, Selesky, Sylvest, Salesky

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Where is the Syldesby family from?

You can see how Syldesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syldesby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Syldesby family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syldesby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Syldesby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Syldesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syldesby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Syldesby. 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 Syldesby. For the veterans among your Syldesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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