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Syfritt Family History

Syfritt 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, Safrit, Strutt, Skerritt, Merritt, Sprott, Burritt

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Where is the Syfritt family from?

You can see how Syfritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syfritt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Syfritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Syfritt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Syfritt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Syfritt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syfritt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Syfritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syfritt 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 Syfritt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Syfritt. For the veterans among your Syfritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syfritt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syfritt 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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