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Sythes Family History

Sythes 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: Anthes, Sykes, Smythe, Sathe, Dyches, Mathes, Wythe, Sether, Syphers

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Where is the Sythes family from?

You can see how Sythes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sythes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sythes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sythes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sythes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sythes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Sythes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sythes 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sythes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sythes. For the veterans among your Sythes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sythes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Sythes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sythes in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sythes 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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