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Gyori Family History

Gyori 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: Yori, Gori, Mori, York, Wuori, Gore, Gort, Yogi, Ori, Gloria

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Where is the Gyori family from?

You can see how Gyori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyori family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gyori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gyori families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gyori's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gyori families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyori 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 Gyori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gyori. 31% of Gyori men worked as a Glass Worker and 34% of Gyori women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gyori were Farmer and Glass Worker.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Glass Worker
    23%

What Gyori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Gyori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyori 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Gyori. 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 191 military records available for the last name Gyori. For the veterans among your Gyori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyori lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gyori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gyori in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyori

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyori 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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