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Syx Family History

Syx Surname Meaning

Flemish: variant of Six.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Syx family from?

You can see how Syx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syx family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Syx families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Syx's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Syx families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syx 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 Syx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syx. 67% of Syx men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Syx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Syx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syx 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Syx. 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 267 military records available for the last name Syx. For the veterans among your Syx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syx lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Syx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Syx in 1961 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syx 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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