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Syng Family History

Syng 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: Song, Sang, Sing, Seng, Lyng, Sung, Wang, Rong, Yang, Tong

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Where is the Syng family from?

You can see how Syng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Syng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Syng families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Syng's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Syng families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syng 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 101 census records available for the last name Syng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syng 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Syng. 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 27 military records available for the last name Syng. For the veterans among your Syng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syng lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Syng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Syng in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syng 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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