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Sythe Family History

Sythe 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: Smythe, Sathe, Wythe, Seth, Blythe, Sethi, Bathe, Rathe, Mathe, Sylte

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Where is the Sythe family from?

You can see how Sythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sythe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Sythe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sythe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sythe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Sythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sythe 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sythe. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sythe. For the veterans among your Sythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sythe lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Sythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sythe in 1982 was 55, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sythe 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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