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Sypher Family History

Sypher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seifer or of its variant Seiffer. Compare Cypher.

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


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Where is the Sypher family from?

You can see how Sypher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sypher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sypher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sypher family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sypher's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sypher families in 1871.
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What did your Sypher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sypher. 33% of Sypher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sypher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sypher were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Rancher
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

What Sypher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sypher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sypher 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Sypher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sypher. For the veterans among your Sypher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sypher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sypher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sypher in 1962 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sypher 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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