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Gyor Family History

Gyor Name 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: Glor, Yon, You, Guo, Lyon, York, Thor, Dyer, Amor, Goy

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Where is the Gyor family from?

You can see how Gyor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gyor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gyor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gyor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gyor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyor. 100% of Gyor men worked as a Shoe Cutter. .

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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

  • Shoe Cutter
    100%
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What Gyor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Gyor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyor 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gyor. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gyor. For the veterans among your Gyor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gyor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gyor in 1965 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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