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Synyard Family History

Synyard 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: Sinyard, Bunyard, Kynard, Rynard, Minyard, Ginyard, Siniard, Vinyard

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Where is the Synyard family from?

You can see how Synyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synyard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Synyard families living in Georgia. This was about 76% of all the recorded Synyard's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Synyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synyard 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 Synyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fruit Grower was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Synyard. 100% of Synyard men worked as a Fruit Grower.

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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

  • Fruit Grower
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Synyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synyard 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Synyard. 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 54 military records available for the last name Synyard. For the veterans among your Synyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synyard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Synyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Synyard in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synyard 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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