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Syd Family History

Syd 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: Sy, Syed, Yu, Son, Shi, Sok, Yi, Rye, So, Sun

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Where is the Syd family from?

You can see how Syd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Syd families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Syd families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Syd's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Syd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syd 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 167 census records available for the last name Syd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syd 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Syd. 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 8 military records available for the last name Syd. For the veterans among your Syd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syd 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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