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Syring Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Eyring, Bering, Seering, Spring, Moring, Saling, Boring, Haring

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Where is the Syring family from?

You can see how Syring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syring family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Syring families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Syring's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Syring families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syring. 29% of Syring men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Syring women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syring were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Syring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syring 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Syring. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Syring. For the veterans among your Syring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syring lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Syring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Syring in 1952 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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