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Syben Family History

Syben Name 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: Sabin, Shen, Ben, Hyden, Steen, Leben, Sobel, Soden, Stien, Oyen

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Where is the Syben family from?

You can see how Syben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Syben family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syben's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Syben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Syben. 100% of Syben women worked as a Hairdresser. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Syben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syben 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Syben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Syben. For the veterans among your Syben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syben lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Syben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Syben in 1982 was 78, and 71 in 1983.

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