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Syrus Family History

Syrus 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: Cyrus, Brus, Prus, Rus, Sykes, Sires, Syers, Tyus, Sorum, Syms

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Where is the Syrus family from?

You can see how Syrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Syrus families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Syrus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Syrus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrus 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 Syrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syrus. 100% of Syrus 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Syrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrus 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Syrus. 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 172 military records available for the last name Syrus. For the veterans among your Syrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Syrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Syrus in 1954 was 39, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syrus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrus 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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