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Sydie Family History

Sydie 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, Badie, Sydow, Fedie, Skeie, Sadiq, Sade, Serie, Sylte

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Where is the Sydie family from?

You can see how Sydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Sydie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 27 Sydie families living in Angus. This was about 87% of all the recorded Sydie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sydie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Sydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydie 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Sydie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sydie. For the veterans among your Sydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydie

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