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Symister Family History

Symister 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: Mister, Edmister, Master, Dempster, Minter, Lister, Speiser, Mitter

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Where is the Symister family from?

You can see how Symister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Symister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Symister families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Symister's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Symister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symister 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 144 census records available for the last name Symister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symister 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Symister. 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 26 military records available for the last name Symister. For the veterans among your Symister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symister lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Symister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Symister in 1975 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symister 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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