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Samllyn Family History

Samllyn 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: Tamblyn, Hamlyn, Allyn, Sally, Allen, Sully, Samson, Tallon, Salmon

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Where is the Samllyn family from?

You can see how Samllyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samllyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Samllyn families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Samllyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Samllyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Samllyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samllyn 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 Samllyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Samllyn. For the veterans among your Samllyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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