This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Syrtveit family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Syrtveit Family History

Syrtveit 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: Syrett, Streit, Tveit, Stutheit, Sylvest, Stein, Sargent, Street

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Syrtveit family from?

You can see how Syrtveit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrtveit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Syrtveit family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Syrtveit's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Syrtveit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syrtveit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Syrtveit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syrtveit. 100% of Syrtveit men worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Syrtveit | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Syrtveit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Syrtveit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrtveit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Syrtveit

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Syrtveit. 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.

View all Syrtveit immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Syrtveit. For the veterans among your Syrtveit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Syrtveit military records

You've only scratched the surface of Syrtveit family history

Discover More

What is the average Syrtveit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Syrtveit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Syrtveit in 1975 was 79, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syrtveit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrtveit 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Syrtveit family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial