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Sydel Family History

Sydel 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: Sidel, Seydel, Rydel, Hyde, Hyden, Savel, Sandel, Godel, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Sydel family from?

You can see how Sydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sydel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sydel families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sydel's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sydel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydel 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 Sydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sydel. 60% of Sydel 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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Sydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sydel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sydel. For the veterans among your Sydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sydel in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydel 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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