This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sydon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sydon Family History

Sydon 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: Sydow, Lydon, Sydor, Syron, Symon, Son, Simon, Yon, Lyon, Don

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sydon family from?

You can see how Sydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sydon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sydon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sydon. 100% of Sydon men worked as a Labourer.

View Census Data for Sydon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

What Sydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Sydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sydon

Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Sydon. 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.

View all Sydon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Sydon. For the veterans among your Sydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sydon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sydon family history

Discover More

What is the average Sydon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydon

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sydon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial