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Synn Family History

Synn 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: Lynn, Wynn, Sinn, Synan, Senn, Sann, Sonn, Rynn, Pynn, Song

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Where is the Synn family from?

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

What did your Synn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Synn. 25% of Synn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Synn women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Synn were Farming and Secretary. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Synn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synn 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Synn. 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 82 military records available for the last name Synn. For the veterans among your Synn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Synn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Synn in 1981 was 67, and 59 in 1996.

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