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Sydnor Family History

Sydnor Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sydnor family from?

You can see how Sydnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydnor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sydnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Sydnor families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sydnor's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sydnor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydnor 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 Sydnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sydnor. 25% of Sydnor men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sydnor women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sydnor were Porter and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sydnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydnor 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Sydnor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sydnor. For the veterans among your Sydnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydnor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sydnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sydnor in 1952 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydnor 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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