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Syevester Family History

Syevester 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: Sylvester, Silvester, Vester, Meester, Sester, Skeeter, Sylvest

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Where is the Syevester family from?

You can see how Syevester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syevester family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Syevester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Syevester families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syevester's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Syevester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Syevester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syevester 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Syevester. 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 Syevester. For the veterans among your Syevester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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