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Symanns Family History

Symanns 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: Semans, Symonds, Eymann, Symons, Manns, Mann, Ehmann, Lyman, Manis

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Symanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symanns 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

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Symanns. For the veterans among your Symanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symanns lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Symanns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Symanns in 1979 was 88, and 51 in 2002.

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