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Sydell Family History

Sydell 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: Rydell, Sidell, Sell, Sewell, Dell, Yell, Stell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Sydell family from?

You can see how Sydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sydell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sydell families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sydell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sydell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydell 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 Sydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sydell. 60% of Sydell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Sydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Sydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sydell. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sydell. For the veterans among your Sydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sydell in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydell 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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