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Synnott Family History

Synnott Surname Meaning

English (London) and Irish (Dublin): variant of Sinnott.

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


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Where is the Synnott family from?

You can see how Synnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synnott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Synnott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Synnott families living in Glamorgan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Synnott's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Synnott families in 1891.
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What did your Synnott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Synnott. 100% of Synnott men worked as an Insurance Agent and 60% of Synnott 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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Synnott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Synnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synnott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Synnott. 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 932 military records available for the last name Synnott. For the veterans among your Synnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synnott lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Synnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Synnott in 1957 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synnott 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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