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Sypien Family History

Sypien Surname Meaning

Polish (Sypień): nickname derived from sypać sypnąć ‘to heap up or build (an embankment or dike)’ or ‘to pour or spill’.

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


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Where is the Sypien family from?

You can see how Sypien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sypien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sypien families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sypien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sypien families in 1920.
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What did your Sypien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sypien. 27% of Sypien men worked as a Labor and 100% of Sypien women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Labor
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Auto Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sypien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sypien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sypien 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sypien. 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 159 military records available for the last name Sypien. For the veterans among your Sypien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sypien lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sypien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sypien in 1948 was 35, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sypien 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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