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Syphrett Family History

Syphrett 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: Syrett, Syfrett, Sprott, Spratt, Starrett, Surrett, Sharrett, Syphers

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Where is the Syphrett family from?

You can see how Syphrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syphrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syphrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Syphrett families living in Florida. This was about 52% of all the recorded Syphrett's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Syphrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syphrett 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 Syphrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syphrett. 43% of Syphrett 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
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Syphrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Syphrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syphrett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Syphrett. 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 87 military records available for the last name Syphrett. For the veterans among your Syphrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syphrett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Syphrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Syphrett in 1968 was 84, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syphrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syphrett 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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