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Syr Family History

Syr 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: Cyr, Sur, Sar, Sy, Sir, Yu, Son, Sayer, Shi, Sok

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Where is the Syr family from?

You can see how Syr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Syr families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Syr's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Syr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syr 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 Syr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syr. 50% of Syr men worked as an Iron Worker.

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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

  • Iron Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Syr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Syr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syr 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Syr. 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 30 military records available for the last name Syr. For the veterans among your Syr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syr lifespan?

Average Syr life expectancy in 1996 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syr 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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