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Sylwin Family History

Sylwin 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: Sellin, Sylvan, Salkin, Alwin, Mylin, Selin, Salin, Sylvain, Selwyn

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Where is the Sylwin family from?

You can see how Sylwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylwin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sylwin families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sylwin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sylwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylwin 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 15 census records available for the last name Sylwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylwin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sylwin. 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 military records available for the last name Sylwin. For the veterans among your Sylwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sylwin 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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