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Symkus Family History

Symkus 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: Simkus, Sykes, Syms, Rimkus, Shimkus, Symes, Symons, Symmes, Cyrus

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Where is the Symkus family from?

You can see how Symkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Symkus family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Symkus's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Symkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Symkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symkus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Symkus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Symkus. For the veterans among your Symkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symkus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Symkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Symkus in 1981 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symkus 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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