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Syrne Family History

Syrne 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: Byrne, Stone, Carne, Senne, Arne, Borne, Cerne, Tyrone, Sorge, Wynne

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Where is the Syrne family from?

You can see how Syrne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syrne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Syrne families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Syrne's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Syrne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Syrne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrne 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Syrne. 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 8 military records available for the last name Syrne. For the veterans among your Syrne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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