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Slyne Family History

Slyne Surname Meaning

see Slinn. see Sliney.

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


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Where is the Slyne family from?

You can see how Slyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Slyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Slyne families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Slyne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slyne. 100% of Slyne men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

What Slyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Slyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slyne 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Slyne. 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 100 military records available for the last name Slyne. For the veterans among your Slyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slyne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Slyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Slyne in 1965 was 83, and 90 in 1999.

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