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Syska Family History

Syska 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: Siska, Tyska, Laska, Sarka, Miska, Susa, Sosna, Rybka, Ziska, Huska

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Where is the Syska family from?

You can see how Syska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Syska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Syska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Syska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syska 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 Syska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Charwoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syska. 48% of Syska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Syska women worked as a Charwoman.

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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
    48%
  • Butcher
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Charwoman
    100%

What Syska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Syska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syska 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Syska. 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 263 military records available for the last name Syska. For the veterans among your Syska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Syska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Syska in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syska 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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