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Sypherd Family History

Sypherd 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: Syphers, Sypher, Shepherd, Ryherd, Cyphers, Sopher, Cyphert, Cypher

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Where is the Sypherd family from?

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

What did your Sypherd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sypherd. 25% of Sypherd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sypherd women worked as a Presser. .

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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%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sypherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sypherd 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sypherd. 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 207 military records available for the last name Sypherd. For the veterans among your Sypherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sypherd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sypherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sypherd in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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