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Syers Family History

Syers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Syer with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Syers family from?

You can see how Syers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Syers families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Syers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Syers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syers 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 Syers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Syers. 25% of Syers men worked as a Farm Labourer and 83% of Syers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syers were Motor Mechanic and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%
  • Motor Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

What Syers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Syers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syers 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Syers. 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 733 military records available for the last name Syers. For the veterans among your Syers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Syers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Syers in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syers 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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