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Synes Family History

Synes 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: Mynes, Sykes, Sanes, Hynes, Sines, Symes, Aynes, Dynes, Tynes, Rynes

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Where is the Synes family from?

You can see how Synes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Synes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Synes families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Synes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Synes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synes 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 Synes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Synes. 90% of Synes 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Synes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synes 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Synes. 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 110 military records available for the last name Synes. For the veterans among your Synes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Synes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Synes in 1980 was 79, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Synes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synes 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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