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Sylward Family History

Sylward 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: Aylward, Seward, Elward, Sward, Alward, Sheward, Soward, Milward

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Where is the Sylward family from?

You can see how Sylward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sylward family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sylward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Sylward family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sylward's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sylward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sylward 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 45 census records available for the last name Sylward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sylward 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sylward. 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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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sylward. For the veterans among your Sylward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sylward

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