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Syford Family History

Syford 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: Byford, Lyford, Siford, Ford, Shuford, Ashford, Sword, Elford

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Where is the Syford family from?

You can see how Syford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Syford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Syford families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syford's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Syford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syford 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 Syford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syford. 100% of Syford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Syford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syford 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Syford. 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 70 military records available for the last name Syford. For the veterans among your Syford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Syford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Syford in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syford 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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