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Syfrett Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered (metathesized) form of Syfert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Street, Surrett, Sylvest, Everett, Freet, Sarratt, Surette, Segreti

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Where is the Syfrett family from?

You can see how Syfrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syfrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Syfrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Syfrett families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Syfrett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Syfrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syfrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syfrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syfrett. 30% of Syfrett men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Syfrett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syfrett were Laborer and House Work. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Syfrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syfrett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Syfrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 311 military records available for the last name Syfrett. For the veterans among your Syfrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syfrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Syfrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Syfrett in 1964 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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