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Synow Family History

Synow 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: Snow, Sydow, Sanow, Seno, Eynon, Sano, Strow, Sandow, Scow, Solow

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Where is the Synow family from?

You can see how Synow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Synow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Synow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Synow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synow 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 53 census records available for the last name Synow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synow 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Synow. 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 44 military records available for the last name Synow. For the veterans among your Synow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Synow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Synow in 1970 was 63, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synow 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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