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Synfelt Family History

Synfelt 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: Syfert, Shufelt, Sandel, Rumfelt, Sindel, Syrett, Singel, Sinsel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Synfelt 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 16 census records available for the last name Synfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Synfelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Synfelt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Synfelt. For the veterans among your Synfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Synfelt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Synfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Synfelt in 1979 was 89, and 72 in 1988.

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