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Spyres Family History

Spyres 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: Sayres, Spires, Spores, Spire, Spies, Sykes, Serres, Sires, Peres

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Where is the Spyres family from?

You can see how Spyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spyres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spyres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Spyres families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spyres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spyres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spyres 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 Spyres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spyres. 53% of Spyres 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
    53%
  • Making Ties
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Roustabout
    14%

What Spyres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Spyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spyres 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Spyres. 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 145 military records available for the last name Spyres. For the veterans among your Spyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spyres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spyres in 1963 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spyres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spyres 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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