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Syrjala Family History

Syrjala 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: Karjala, Sala, Scala, Rajala, Straka, Ojala, Kujala, Perala, Maijala

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Where is the Syrjala family from?

You can see how Syrjala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrjala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Syrjala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Syrjala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Syrjala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrjala 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 Syrjala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syrjala. 38% of Syrjala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Syrjala women worked as a Servant.

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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
    38%
  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Road Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Syrjala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Syrjala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrjala 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Syrjala. 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 94 military records available for the last name Syrjala. For the veterans among your Syrjala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrjala lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Syrjala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Syrjala in 1954 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syrjala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrjala 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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