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Syples Family History

Syples 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: Sales, Scales, Spies, Sykes, Salles, Swales, Kyles, Ayles, Smiles

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Where is the Syples family from?

You can see how Syples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syples family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Syples families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Syples family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syples's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Syples families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syples surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Syples ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Syples ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Syples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syples 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Syples. 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 9 military records available for the last name Syples. For the veterans among your Syples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syples lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Syples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Syples in 1968 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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