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Synness Family History

Synness 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: Lyness, Sandness, Jenness, Henness, Sannes, Anness, Bonness, Inness

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Synness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synness 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Synness. 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 military records available for the last name Synness. For the veterans among your Synness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synness lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Synness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Synness in 1961 was 63, and 95 in 1999.

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