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Syme Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sim .

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


Similar surnames: Symes, Syms, Sem, Sime, Tye, Aye, Tome, Kye, Samp, Scime

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Where is the Syme family from?

You can see how Syme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syme families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 50 Syme families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Syme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Syme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Syme ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Syme. 32% of Syme men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Logger
    13%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Syme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syme 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Syme. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Syme. For the veterans among your Syme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syme lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Syme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Syme in 1945 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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