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Sych Family History

Sych 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: Such, Zych, Lynch, Rich, Bach, Shah, Sachs, Mach, Sack, Pech

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Where is the Sych family from?

You can see how Sych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sych family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sych's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sych. 100% of Sych 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Sych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sych 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Sych. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sych. For the veterans among your Sych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sych lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sych in 1958 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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