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Syrie Family History

Syrie 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: Serie, Tyrie, Myrie, Marie, Stride, Sari, Erie, Suri, Sorge, Byrne

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Where is the Syrie family from?

You can see how Syrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Syrie family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Syrie's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Syrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrie 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 Syrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Syrie. 100% of Syrie men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Syrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Syrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrie 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Syrie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Syrie. For the veterans among your Syrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Syrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Syrie in 1967 was 82, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrie 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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