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Syn Family History

Syn 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: Son, Sun, Sen, Lyn, Sin, San, Sy, Song, Yu, Han

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Where is the Syn family from?

You can see how Syn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Syn families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Syn families living in Argyll. This was about 67% of all the recorded Syn's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Syn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syn 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 Syn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Syn. 100% of Syn 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Syn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Syn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syn 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 Syn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Syn. For the veterans among your Syn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Syn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Syn in 1965 was 73, and 58 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syn 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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