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Synge Family History

Synge Surname Meaning

see Sing.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Synge family from?

You can see how Synge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Synge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Synge families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Synge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Synge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synge 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 Synge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Synge. 100% of Synge men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 59% of Synge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Synge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Synge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synge 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Synge. 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 109 military records available for the last name Synge. For the veterans among your Synge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synge lifespan?

Average Synge life expectancy in 1962 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synge 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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