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Symner Family History

Symner 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: Sumner, Summer, Sommer, Wymer, Semler, Semper, Simmer, Samper, Kemner

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Where is the Symner family from?

You can see how Symner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symner family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Symner family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Symner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Symner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symner 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 31 census records available for the last name Symner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symner 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 Symner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Symner. For the veterans among your Symner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symner lifespan?

Average Symner life expectancy in 1996 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symner 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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