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Hyre Family History

Hyre Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heier. Compare Hyer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyre family from?

You can see how Hyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Hyre families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyre's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyre 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 Hyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyre. 24% of Hyre men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Hyre women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyre were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • House Work
    7%

What Hyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyre 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Hyre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hyre. For the veterans among your Hyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyre lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hyre in 1954 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyre 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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