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Synar Family History

Synar 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: Synan, Saar, Safar, Star, Solar, Bonar, Sinai, Sugar, Sena, Lynam

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Where is the Synar family from?

You can see how Synar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Synar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Synar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Synar family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Synar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Synar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Synar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Synar. 100% of Synar men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Synar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Synar. 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 122 military records available for the last name Synar. For the veterans among your Synar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Synar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Synar in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 2000.

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