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Symin Family History

Symin 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: Symon, Yin, Stein, Simon, Min, Sabin, Amin, Spain, Savin, Lyman

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Where is the Symin family from?

You can see how Symin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Symin families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Symin families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Symin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Symin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symin 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 67 census records available for the last name Symin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Symin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Symin. For the veterans among your Symin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symin lifespan?

Average Symin life expectancy in 1972 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symin 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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