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Zyes Family History

Zyes 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: Dyes, Kyes, Rye, Hayes, Lees, Lye, Hees, Dyer, Ries, Kye

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You can see how Zyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zyes family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyes's in USA. California had the highest population of Zyes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Zyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zyes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zyes. For the veterans among your Zyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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