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Siracuse Family History

Siracuse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Siracusa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Siracuse family from?

You can see how Siracuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siracuse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Siracuse families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Siracuse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siracuse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siracuse 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 Siracuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siracuse. 48% of Siracuse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Siracuse women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siracuse were Segn Panter and Hairdresser.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Segn Panter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Hairdresser
    50%

What Siracuse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Siracuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siracuse 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Siracuse. 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 134 military records available for the last name Siracuse. For the veterans among your Siracuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siracuse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siracuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Siracuse in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siracuse 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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