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Szyman Family History

Szyman Surname 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: Slyman, Hayman, Sloman, Lyman, Selman, Rayman, Salman, Gayman, Zaman

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Where is the Szyman family from?

You can see how Szyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szyman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Szyman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Szyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Szyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szyman 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Szyman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Szyman. For the veterans among your Szyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Szyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Szyman in 1966 was 76, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szyman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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