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Syracusa Family History

Syracusa 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: Siracusa, Syracuse, Siragusa, Siracuse, Strauss, Ragusa, Saragosa

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Where is the Syracusa family from?

You can see how Syracusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syracusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Syracusa family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syracusa's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Syracusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syracusa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syracusa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerck
    100%
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What Syracusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Syracusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syracusa 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Syracusa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Syracusa. For the veterans among your Syracusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syracusa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Syracusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Syracusa in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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