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Spyra Family History

Spyra 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: Spera, Spira, Serra, Spire, Smyrl, Spry, Sera, Spina, Pera, Skora

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Where is the Spyra family from?

You can see how Spyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spyra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Spyra families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Spyra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spyra 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 Spyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spyra. 50% of Spyra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Building Carpenter
    25%
  • None
    25%

What Spyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Spyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spyra 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Spyra. 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 197 military records available for the last name Spyra. For the veterans among your Spyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spyra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Spyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spyra in 1956 was 34, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spyra 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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