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Syphax Family History

Syphax 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: Sypher, Sopha, Sphar, Shan, Shah, Shaw, Span, Shao, Shad, Sham

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Where is the Syphax family from?

You can see how Syphax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syphax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syphax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Syphax families living in Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Syphax's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Syphax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syphax 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 Syphax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syphax. 56% of Syphax men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Syphax women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Messenger
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Syphax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Syphax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syphax 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Syphax. 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 144 military records available for the last name Syphax. For the veterans among your Syphax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syphax lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Syphax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Syphax in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syphax

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syphax 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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