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Syed Family History

Syed Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Sayed ‘lord master’ (see Said ).

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


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Where is the Syed family from?

You can see how Syed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syed family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Syed families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Syed families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Syed's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Syed families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Syed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syed. 100% of Syed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Syed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Syed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syed 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Syed. 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 705 military records available for the last name Syed. For the veterans among your Syed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syed lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Syed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Syed in 1973 was 33, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syed 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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