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Zire Family History

Zire 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: Wire, Hire, Mire, Fire, Gire, Zike, Zirk, Pike, Dore, Hare

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Where is the Zire family from?

You can see how Zire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zire families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Zire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zire 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zire. For the veterans among your Zire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zire lifespan?

Average Zire life expectancy in 1985 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zire 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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