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Syvrud Family History

Syvrud 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: Yard, Cyrus, Sword, Stroud, Sugrue, Syers, Savard, Rud, Sorum, Schrum

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Where is the Syvrud family from?

You can see how Syvrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syvrud family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Syvrud families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Syvrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Syvrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syvrud 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 Syvrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Garage was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syvrud. 100% of Syvrud men worked as a Garage.

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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 1940

  • Garage
    100%

What Syvrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Syvrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syvrud 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Syvrud. 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 68 military records available for the last name Syvrud. For the veterans among your Syvrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syvrud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Syvrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Syvrud in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syvrud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syvrud 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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