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Symans Family History

Symans 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, Symons, Lyman, Wyman, Eyman, Ryman, Soman, Omans, Nyman, Sans

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Where is the Symans family from?

You can see how Symans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Symans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Symans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Symans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symans 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 Symans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Symans. 100% of Symans men worked as a Builder (master) and 100% of Symans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Symans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Symans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symans 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Symans. 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 44 military records available for the last name Symans. For the veterans among your Symans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Symans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Symans in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symans 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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