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Syat Family History

Syat 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: Seat, Yan, Shan, Say, Shah, Sa, Swan, Sas, Shaw, Saad

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Where is the Syat family from?

You can see how Syat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Syat families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Syat families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syat's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Syat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syat 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 Syat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syat. 100% of Syat men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Syat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Syat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syat 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Syat. 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 24 military records available for the last name Syat. For the veterans among your Syat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Syat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Syat in 1965 was 89, and 77 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syat 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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