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Wyre Family History

Wyre Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Wire Ware or Weir .

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


Similar surnames: Wyse, Eyre, Tyre, Ayre, Wyne, Wyke, Wire, Wyer, Wyle, Waye

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Where is the Wyre family from?

You can see how Wyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Wyre families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wyre's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Wyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyre. 46% of Wyre men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Wyre women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyre were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyre 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Wyre. 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 482 military records available for the last name Wyre. For the veterans among your Wyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wyre in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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