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Syken Family History

Syken 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: Sykes, Ryken, Shen, Hyden, Ken, Steen, Dyke, Soden, Stien, Oyen

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Where is the Syken family from?

You can see how Syken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Syken family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syken's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Syken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syken 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 160 census records available for the last name Syken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syken 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Syken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Syken. For the veterans among your Syken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Syken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Syken in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syken 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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