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Synnett Family History

Synnett 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: Sinnett, Synnott, Sennett, Sinnott, Syrett, Bennett, Dunnett, Kennett

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Where is the Synnett family from?

You can see how Synnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Synnett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Synnett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Synnett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Synnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synnett 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 Synnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Synnett. 45% of Synnett men worked as a Pcheur.

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    45%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

What Synnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Synnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synnett 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Synnett. 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 38 military records available for the last name Synnett. For the veterans among your Synnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synnett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Synnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Synnett in 1947 was 43, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synnett 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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