Slyfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Slyfield family

The surname Slyfield was first found in Sussex at Horsham where they were Lords of the manor of Slyfield. In ancient times, both "Sly" and "sleigh" were synonymous, and the family of Sly did not come in with William the Conqueror. Shakespeare in the "Taming of the Shrew" asserts that "the Slys are no rogues" but were skilful men cunning of hand.

Early History of the Slyfield family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Slyfield research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1540, 1581, 1582, 1590, 1591 and 1953 are included under the topic Early Slyfield History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Slyfield Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Slyfield, Slifield, Sleyfield, Sleighfield, Slifeld and many more.

Early Notables of the Slyfield family

Distinguished members of the family include

Edward "Edmond" Slyfield (1521-1590), also known as Edmond or "Edmund" Slyfield, born in 1521 at Clandon Manor, West Clandon, Surrey. He was the son of John Slyfield and Jane Slyfield

Slyfield migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Slyfield Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Henri Slyfield, aged 20, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rhynland" in 1890 1
F. A. Slyfield, aged 32, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Majestic" in 1892 1
Alfred Slyfield, aged 28, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Arizona" in 1892 1

Slyfield Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frederick Slyfield, aged 25, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Olympic" in 1911 1
Ivan C. W. Slyfield, aged 24, who arrived in New York from Jamaica aboard the ship "Sama" in 1917 1
Ruth Moncrieffe Slyfield, aged 24, who arrived in New York from Jamaica aboard the ship "Jose" in 1919 1
George Martin Slyfield, aged 26, who arrived in New York from Jamaica aboard the ship "Jose" in 1919 1
Iris Slyfield, aged 20, who arrived in New York from Jamaica aboard the ship "Abangarez" in 1919 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Slyfield (post 1700) +

Sam "C.O." Slyfield (1898-1974), American four-time Academy Award nominated sound engineer, known for his work on Bambi (1942), Saludos Amigos (1942), The Three Caballeros (1944) and Cinderella (1950)
Timothy "Tim" James Slyfield (b. 1975), New Zealand two-time bronze medalist judoka

Citations +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result