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Slyfield Family History

Slyfield Surname Meaning

From Slyfield Green in Stoke (Surrey), which is recorded as Slifeld and Slyfeld in the 13th and 14th centuries, or Slyfield in Great Bookham (Surrey), which is recorded as Slifeld(e) from the 13th to 16th centuries.

The place-names probably derive from Old English *slif(u) ‘slippery place’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Slyfield family from?

You can see how Slyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slyfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Slyfield families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slyfield's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Slyfield families in 1891.
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What did your Slyfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slyfield. 50% of Slyfield men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Slyfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slyfield were Chauffeur and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Home Duties
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 339 immigration records available for the last name Slyfield. 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 289 military records available for the last name Slyfield. For the veterans among your Slyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Slyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slyfield in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

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