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Kyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Geier .

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


Similar surnames: Kyser, Hyer, Kyes, Ryer, Hymer, Fye, Ryser, Keer, Wyer, Kier

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Where is the Kyer family from?

You can see how Kyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Kyer families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kyer. 100% of Kyer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyer 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Kyer. 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 678 military records available for the last name Kyer. For the veterans among your Kyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kyer in 1953 was 77, and 53 in 2004.

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