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Syres Family History

Syres 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: Sykes, Sires, Syrek, Seres, Symes, Myres, Eyres, Sayres, Ayres, Sales

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Where is the Syres family from?

You can see how Syres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Syres families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Syres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syres 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 Syres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Syres. 100% of Syres men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Syres 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Syres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Syres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syres 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Syres. 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 274 military records available for the last name Syres. For the veterans among your Syres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syres lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Syres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Syres in 1961 was 52, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syres 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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