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Synor Family History

Synor 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: Sydor, Sanor, Senor, Sinor, Sydnor, Gaynor, Seno, Senior, Honor

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Where is the Synor family from?

You can see how Synor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Synor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Synor family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Synor's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Synor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synor 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 109 census records available for the last name Synor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synor 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Synor. 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 32 military records available for the last name Synor. For the veterans among your Synor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Synor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Synor in 1978 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synor 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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