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Stynes Family History

Stynes Surname Meaning

variant of Styne with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stynes family from?

You can see how Stynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Stynes families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Stynes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Stynes families in 1911.
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What did your Stynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stynes. 60% of Stynes men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Stynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stynes were Electrician Wireman and Sweets tobacco Assistant.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Electrician Wireman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    9%
  • Sweets tobacco Assistant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stynes 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Stynes. 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 172 military records available for the last name Stynes. For the veterans among your Stynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stynes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Stynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stynes in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stynes 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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