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Sydner Family History

Sydner 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: Sydney, Sydnor, Sidney, Bodner, Ladner, Soder, Budner, Sandner, Sader

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Where is the Sydner family from?

You can see how Sydner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sydner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sydner family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sydner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sydner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydner 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 Sydner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sydner. 29% of Sydner men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sydner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sydner were Farm Operator and Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

What Sydner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sydner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydner 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Sydner. 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 161 military records available for the last name Sydner. For the veterans among your Sydner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Sydner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sydner in 1963 was 65, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydner 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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