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Syer Family History

Syer Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English sire sier ‘master’ (Old French sire) hence a status name for the master of a household or group of apprentices.

It can also serve as a nickname for an elderly man or perhaps a pompous or domineering person.

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


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Where is the Syer family from?

You can see how Syer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Syer families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Syer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syer 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 Syer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Syer. 34% of Syer men worked as a Retired and 83% of Syer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syer were Builders Supply Merchant and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Farmworker
    17%
  • Insurance Agent
    17%
  • Builders Supply Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Help
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Syer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Syer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Syer. 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 Syer. For the veterans among your Syer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Syer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Syer in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syer 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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