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Syger Family History

Syger 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: Sager, Seger, Kyger, Tyger, Gyger, Syler, Sayer, Alger, Hager, Oyler

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Where is the Syger family from?

You can see how Syger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syger families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Syger families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Syger families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syger 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 Syger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syger. 100% of Syger 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 Syger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Syger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Syger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Syger. For the veterans among your Syger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syger lifespan?

Average Syger life expectancy in 1972 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syger 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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