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Gyr Family History

Gyr Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cyr, Yu, Yi, Rye, Gu, Gal, Guo, Lye, Gay, Gan

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Where is the Gyr family from?

You can see how Gyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gyr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Gyr families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gyr's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gyr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyr 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 Gyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Furrier and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gyr. 43% of Gyr men worked as a Retail Furrier and 100% of Gyr women worked as a 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

  • Retail Furrier
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Printer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Gyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyr 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Gyr. 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 233 military records available for the last name Gyr. For the veterans among your Gyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gyr in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyr 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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