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Sydor Family History

Sydor Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Sydor an East Slavic vernacular form of Greek Isidōros (see Isidore).

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


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Where is the Sydor family from?

You can see how Sydor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sydor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sydor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sydor families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sydor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sydor families in 1891.
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What did your Sydor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sydor. 72% of Sydor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sydor women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sydor were Labor and Sales Girl.

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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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Sales Girl
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sydor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sydor 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Sydor. 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 307 military records available for the last name Sydor. For the veterans among your Sydor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sydor lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Sydor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sydor in 1940 was 31, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sydor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sydor 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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