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Symank Family History

Symank 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: Lyman, Wyman, Eyman, Ryman, Soman, Nyman, Smink, Siman, Seman, Synan

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Where is the Symank family from?

You can see how Symank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Symank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Symank family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Symank's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Symank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symank 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 Symank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Symank. 55% of Symank 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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Symank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Symank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symank 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Symank. 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 95 military records available for the last name Symank. For the veterans among your Symank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symank lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Symank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Symank in 1966 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Symank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symank 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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