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Syre Family History

Syre 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: Syrek, Syme, Tyre, Sayre, Wyre, Sare, Ayre, Eyre, Hyre, Myre

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Where is the Syre family from?

You can see how Syre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Syre families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Syre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syre 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 Syre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syre. 100% of Syre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Syre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Syre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syre 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Syre. 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 422 military records available for the last name Syre. For the veterans among your Syre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syre lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Syre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Syre in 1958 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syre 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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