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Syfan Family History

Syfan 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: Synan, Yan, Fan, Shan, Yuan, Swan, Safran, Span, Lyman, Safar

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Where is the Syfan family from?

You can see how Syfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syfan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syfan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Syfan families living in South Carolina. This was about 77% of all the recorded Syfan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Syfan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syfan 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 Syfan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Court Reporter
    100%

What Syfan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Syfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syfan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Syfan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Syfan. For the veterans among your Syfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syfan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Syfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Syfan in 1965 was 52, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syfan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syfan 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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