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Syda Family History

Syda 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: Sada, Seda, Suda, Lyda, Soda, Sida, Sala, Boda, Hyde, Rada

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Where is the Syda family from?

You can see how Syda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Syda families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Syda's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Syda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syda 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 Syda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syda. 50% of Syda men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Syda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Syda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syda 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Syda. 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 21 military records available for the last name Syda. For the veterans among your Syda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Syda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Syda in 1963 was 84, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syda 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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