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Sydness Family History

Sydness 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: Lyness, Sandness, Fadness, Fodness, Sydney, Sidney, Ness, Furness

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Where is the Sydness family from?

You can see how Sydness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sydness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Sydness families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sydness's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sydness families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydness 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 Sydness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sydness. 86% of Sydness men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Sydness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Sydness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydness 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sydness. 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 Sydness. For the veterans among your Sydness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sydness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sydness in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydness 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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