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Sysel Family History

Sysel 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: Kusel, Savel, Sobel, Kyser, Stiel, Kosel, Amsel, Mosel, Fasel, Sykes

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Where is the Sysel family from?

You can see how Sysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sysel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sysel families living in Nebraska. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sysel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sysel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sysel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sysel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sysel. 100% of Sysel 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 153 census records available for the last name Sysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sysel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sysel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sysel. For the veterans among your Sysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sysel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sysel in 1968 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

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