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Syphas Family History

Syphas 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: Cephas, Syphers, Sypher, Speas, Yuhas, Sopha, Sphar, Shan, Shah

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Where is the Syphas family from?

You can see how Syphas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syphas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Syphas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Syphas families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syphas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Syphas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Syphas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syphas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Syphas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Syphas. For the veterans among your Syphas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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