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Szendy Family History

Szendy 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: Hendy, Shenoy, Sandy, Bendy, Sheedy, Steady, Senay, Speedy, Sundy

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Where is the Szendy family from?

You can see how Szendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szendy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Szendy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Szendy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Szendy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szendy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Szendy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Szendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szendy 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Szendy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Szendy. For the veterans among your Szendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szendy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Szendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Szendy in 1962 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szendy 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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