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Cyprus Family History

Cyprus 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: Cyrus, Cypress, Prus, Copus, Cephus, Cyprian, Caruso, Brus, Claus

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Where is the Cyprus family from?

You can see how Cyprus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyprus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cyprus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cyprus families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyprus's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cyprus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyprus 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 Cyprus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cyprus. 100% of Cyprus men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Cyprus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cyprus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Cyprus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyprus 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cyprus. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cyprus. For the veterans among your Cyprus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyprus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cyprus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cyprus in 1965 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cyprus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyprus 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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