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Synal Family History

Synal 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: Synan, Vinal, Seal, Sinai, Canal, Sena, Staal, Lynam, Sandal, Saal

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Where is the Synal family from?

You can see how Synal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Synal families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Synal's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Synal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synal 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 Synal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Synal. 60% of Synal men worked as a Mill Hand and 100% of Synal women worked as a Mill Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    60%
  • Printer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%

What Synal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Synal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synal 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Synal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Synal. For the veterans among your Synal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Synal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Synal in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Synal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synal 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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