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Syff Family History

Syff 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: Siff, Seff, Cuff, Duff, Hoff, Buff, Neff, Reff, Goff, Stiff

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Where is the Syff family from?

You can see how Syff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syff family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Syff families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Syff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Syff families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Syff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Syff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Syff. For the veterans among your Syff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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