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Sydnam Family History

Sydnam 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: Lynam, Synan, Nydam, Sydney, Sedam, Sydnor, Suydam, Sada, Sidney

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Where is the Sydnam family from?

You can see how Sydnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydnam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sydnam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sydnam families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sydnam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sydnam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydnam 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 Sydnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid Service was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sydnam. 100% of Sydnam women worked as a Maid Service.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid Service
    100%

What Sydnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Sydnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydnam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sydnam. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sydnam. For the veterans among your Sydnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydnam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sydnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sydnam in 1971 was 95, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydnam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydnam 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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