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Syce Family History

Syce 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: Syme, Byce, Nyce, Ryce, Dyce, Rye, Hyde, Sale, Boyce, Lye

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Where is the Syce family from?

You can see how Syce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Syce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Syce families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Syce's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Syce families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syce 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 Syce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syce. 100% of Syce 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 445 census records available for the last name Syce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syce 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Syce. 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 53 military records available for the last name Syce. For the veterans among your Syce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syce lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Syce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Syce in 1966 was 59, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syce 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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