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Syden Family History

Syden 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: Hyden, Soden, Ryden, Lyden, Hayden, Hyde, Shen, Eden, Boden, Spoden

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Where is the Syden family from?

You can see how Syden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Syden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Syden families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Syden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syden 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 Syden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syden. 100% of Syden 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 408 census records available for the last name Syden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syden 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Syden. 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 32 military records available for the last name Syden. For the veterans among your Syden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syden lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Syden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Syden in 1978 was 80, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syden 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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