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Syracuse Family History

Syracuse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Siracusa.

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


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Where is the Syracuse family from?

You can see how Syracuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syracuse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Syracuse families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Syracuse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Syracuse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syracuse 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 Syracuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syracuse. 31% of Syracuse men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Syracuse women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syracuse were Machinist and Cashier.

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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
    31%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Reeling
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Syracuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syracuse 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Syracuse. 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 697 military records available for the last name Syracuse. For the veterans among your Syracuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syracuse lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Syracuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Syracuse in 1948 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syracuse 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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