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Synder Family History

Synder Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German sunder ‘wooded area of common land’ or an altered form of German Sünder (see Sunder).

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


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Where is the Synder family from?

You can see how Synder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Synder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Synder families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Synder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Synder families in 1891.
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What did your Synder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Synder. 18% of Synder men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Synder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Synder were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Synder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synder 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Synder. 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 763 military records available for the last name Synder. For the veterans among your Synder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synder lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Synder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Synder in 1950 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Synder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synder 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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