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Synkerson Family History

Synkerson 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: Syverson, Dunkerson, Jinkerson, Sanderson, Rynerson, Hankerson

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Where is the Synkerson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synkerson 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 Synkerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Synkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synkerson 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 Synkerson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Synkerson. For the veterans among your Synkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synkerson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Synkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Synkerson in 1969 was 94, and 92 in 1993.

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