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Slyme Family History

Slyme 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: Syme, Slye, Lye, Lyle, Lyde, Clyne, Clyde, Plume, Slade, Sloma

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Where is the Slyme family from?

You can see how Slyme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slyme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Slyme families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slyme's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Slyme families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Slyme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyme 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slyme. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slyme. For the veterans among your Slyme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyme lifespan?

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