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Syeles Family History

Syeles 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: Sales, Seeley, Scales, Sykes, Salles, Swales, Kyles, Syers, Ayles

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Where is the Syeles family from?

You can see how Syeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syeles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Syeles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Syeles family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Syeles's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Syeles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syeles 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 28 census records available for the last name Syeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syeles 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Syeles. 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 1 military records available for the last name Syeles. For the veterans among your Syeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syeles lifespan?

Average Syeles life expectancy in 1984 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syeles 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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