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Syerson Family History

Syerson 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: Ryerson, Syverson, Myerson, Person, Stenson, Merson, Iverson, Syers

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Where is the Syerson family from?

You can see how Syerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Syerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Syerson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syerson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Syerson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syerson 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 Syerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syerson. 100% of Syerson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Syerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syerson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Syerson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Syerson. For the veterans among your Syerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syerson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Syerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Syerson in 1985 was 84, and 90 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syerson 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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