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Syde Family History

Syde 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: Hyde, Lyde, Sade, Syme, Rye, Sada, Rode, Jude, Sale, Lye

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Where is the Syde family from?

You can see how Syde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Syde families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Syde's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Syde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syde 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 Syde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syde. 100% of Syde 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%

What Syde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Syde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syde 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Syde. 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 73 military records available for the last name Syde. For the veterans among your Syde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syde lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Syde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Syde in 1973 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syde 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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