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Sysum Family History

Sysum Surname Meaning

Apparently from an unidentified place-name suggested by the 1381 form. But if the apparent short vowel in the first syllable of this is misleading then possibly a nickname from Middle English sisamie ‘sesame’ or rather from a related form without the final syllable (perhaps perceived as a dispensable suffix).

This word has the appropriate long vowel in the first syllable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sysum family from?

You can see how Sysum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sysum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sysum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Sysum families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sysum's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sysum families in 1891.
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What did your Sysum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sysum. 34% of Sysum men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Sysum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sysum were None Invalid and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Retired
    23%
  • None Invalid
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Sysum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sysum 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sysum. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sysum. For the veterans among your Sysum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sysum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sysum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sysum in 1973 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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