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Slyn Family History

Slyn 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, Lyn, Klyn, Slye, Son, Shan, Lyon, Sun, Say, Shen

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Where is the Slyn family from?

You can see how Slyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Slyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Slyn families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slyn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Slyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyn 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 127 census records available for the last name Slyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyn 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Slyn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Slyn. For the veterans among your Slyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyn lifespan?

Average Slyn life expectancy in 1986 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slyn 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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