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Syals Family History

Syals 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: Ryals, Seals, Sala, Sales, Sale, Scala, Sas, Salm, Seal, Salas

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Where is the Syals family from?

You can see how Syals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syals family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1841. The most Syals families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Syals family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Syals's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Syals families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Syals ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syals. 100% of Syals women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Syals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syals 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Syals. 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 Syals. For the veterans among your Syals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syals lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syals

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