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Syrmis Family History

Syrmis 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: Sarris, Sarkis, Ermis, Syms, Sirois, Symes, Sargis, Samis, Sammis

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Where is the Syrmis family from?

You can see how Syrmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrmis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Syrmis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Syrmis families living in Shropshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Syrmis's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Syrmis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Syrmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrmis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Syrmis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Syrmis. For the veterans among your Syrmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrmis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Syrmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Syrmis in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrmis 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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