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Cyrier Family History

Cyrier 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: Corner, Carter, Carver, Carrier, Tyrer, Trier, Cryer, Brier, Carmer

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Where is the Cyrier family from?

You can see how Cyrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyrier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cyrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cyrier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cyrier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cyrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyrier 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 Cyrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cyrier. 82% of Cyrier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cyrier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cyrier were Laborer and House Work.

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Cyrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Cyrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyrier 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cyrier. 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 125 military records available for the last name Cyrier. For the veterans among your Cyrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyrier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cyrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cyrier in 1957 was 56, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cyrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyrier 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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