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Synovec Family History

Synovec 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: Snover, Conover, Hanover, Snoke, Synder, Shove, Sovey, Makovec

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Where is the Synovec family from?

You can see how Synovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synovec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Synovec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Synovec families living in Hampshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Synovec's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Synovec families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synovec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Synovec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Synovec. 72% of Synovec men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Synovec women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Synovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Synovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synovec 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Synovec. 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 58 military records available for the last name Synovec. For the veterans among your Synovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synovec lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Synovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Synovec in 1958 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Synovec 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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