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Slyh Family History

Slyh 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: Sly, Slye, Say, Shah, Lye, Bly, Seth, Such, Slay, Salah

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Where is the Slyh family from?

You can see how Slyh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Slyh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Slyh families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slyh's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Slyh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slyh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slyh. 67% of Slyh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slyh women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Slyh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Slyh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyh 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 Slyh. 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 128 military records available for the last name Slyh. For the veterans among your Slyh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slyh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slyh in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slyh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slyh 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.

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