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Syester Family History

Syester 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: Sester, Yester, Setter, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Syester family from?

You can see how Syester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syester family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Syester families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Syester's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Syester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syester. 100% of Syester men worked as a Chauffer and 100% of Syester women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Chauffer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Syester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syester 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Syester. 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 55 military records available for the last name Syester. For the veterans among your Syester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syester lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Syester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Syester in 1964 was 84, and 56 in 2004.

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