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Syphers Family History

Syphers Surname Meaning

Variant of Cyphers a surname of German or Dutch origin or an altered form of Sypher a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Syphers family from?

You can see how Syphers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syphers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Syphers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Syphers family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Syphers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Syphers families in 1911.
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What did your Syphers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syphers. 19% of Syphers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Syphers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syphers were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Syphers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Syphers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syphers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Syphers. 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 497 military records available for the last name Syphers. For the veterans among your Syphers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syphers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Syphers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Syphers in 1961 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syphers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syphers 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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