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Syfret Family History

Syfret 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: Syfrett, Syrett, Syrek, Syfert, Safrit, Garret, Street, Spire, Safran

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Where is the Syfret family from?

You can see how Syfret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syfret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Syfret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Syfret families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Syfret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syfret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syfret 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 Syfret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syfret. 50% of Syfret men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Syfret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Syfret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syfret 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Syfret. 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 222 military records available for the last name Syfret. For the veterans among your Syfret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syfret lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Syfret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Syfret in 1970 was 73, and 1 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syfret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syfret 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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