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Synnes Family History

Synnes 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: Sannes, Senne, Mynes, Wynne, Sonnen, Sykes, Mannes, Sonne, Sanes

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Where is the Synnes family from?

You can see how Synnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Synnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Synnes family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Synnes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Synnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synnes 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 Synnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Synnes. 100% of Synnes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Synnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synnes 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Synnes. 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 52 military records available for the last name Synnes. For the veterans among your Synnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synnes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Synnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Synnes in 1962 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synnes 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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