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Sylne Family History

Sylne 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: Sylte, Sylve, Stone, Sale, Senne, Lyle, Pyle, Kyle, Selle, Milne

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Where is the Sylne family from?

You can see how Sylne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sylne families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sylne family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylne's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Sylne families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylne 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 24 census records available for the last name Sylne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sylne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sylne. For the veterans among your Sylne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sylne lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Sylne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sylne in 1996 was 62, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylne 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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