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Syne Family History

Syne 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: Sone, Tyne, Sane, Sayne, Lyne, Syme, Wyne, Shyne, Pyne, Kyne

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Where is the Syne family from?

You can see how Syne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Syne family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Syne's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Syne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syne 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 Syne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syne. 100% of Syne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Syne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Syne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syne 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Syne. 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 283 military records available for the last name Syne. For the veterans among your Syne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Syne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Syne in 1970 was 74, and 13 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syne 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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