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Synger Family History

Synger 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: Sanger, Singer, Senger, Synder, Songer, Stanger, Slinger, Hunger

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Where is the Synger family from?

You can see how Synger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Synger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Synger families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Synger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Synger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synger 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 Synger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Office Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Synger. 100% of Synger women worked as an Office Waitress.

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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

  • Office Waitress
    100%

What Synger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Synger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Synger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Synger. For the veterans among your Synger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Synger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Synger in 1981 was 75, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Synger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synger 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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