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Syfie Family History

Syfie 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: Skeie, Serie, Sylte, Safir, Sofia, Safi, Wylie, Sobie, Syme, Shie

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Where is the Syfie family from?

You can see how Syfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syfie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syfie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Syfie family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Syfie's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Syfie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syfie 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 Syfie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syfie. 100% of Syfie 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%

What Syfie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Syfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syfie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Syfie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Syfie. For the veterans among your Syfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syfie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Syfie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Syfie in 1973 was 90, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syfie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syfie 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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