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Sypal Family History

Sypal 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: Pal, Span, Seal, Staal, Gopal, Saal, Sakal, Supan, Opal, Sypolt

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Where is the Sypal family from?

You can see how Sypal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sypal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sypal families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sypal's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Sypal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sypal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sypal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sypal. 45% of Sypal men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Sypal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sypal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sypal 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sypal. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sypal. For the veterans among your Sypal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sypal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Sypal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sypal in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sypal 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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