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Sycamore Family History

Sycamore Surname Meaning

From a minor place called Siglemere in Bramford (Suffolk) and possibly named from Old English *sīcel ‘small stream’ + mere ‘pool’. The surname has been transformed in modern times as if for the tree sycamore which was introduced into Britain in the 16th century.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sycamore family from?

You can see how Sycamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sycamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sycamore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Sycamore families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sycamore's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sycamore families in 1891.
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What did your Sycamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sycamore. 17% of Sycamore men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Sycamore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sycamore were Motor Engineer and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Horseman On Farm
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Motor Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%

What Sycamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sycamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sycamore 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sycamore. 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 541 military records available for the last name Sycamore. For the veterans among your Sycamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sycamore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sycamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sycamore in 1967 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sycamore 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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