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Syphard Family History

Syphard 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: Suthard, Syphers, Sypher, Shephard, Sphar, Hard, Yard, Orchard

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Where is the Syphard family from?

You can see how Syphard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syphard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Syphard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Syphard family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Syphard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Syphard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syphard 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 Syphard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syphard. 60% of Syphard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Syphard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Syphard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syphard 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Syphard. 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 138 military records available for the last name Syphard. For the veterans among your Syphard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syphard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Syphard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Syphard in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syphard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syphard 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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