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Lira Family History

Lira Name Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Lira in A Coruña and Pontevedra provinces in Galicia (Spain). Compare De Lira .

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


Similar surnames: Mira, Lima, Loza, Lara, Lora, Lina, Cora, Cira, Lura, Lipa

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Where is the Lira family from?

You can see how Lira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lira family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lira families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lira's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lira. 47% of Lira men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lira women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lira were Farmer and Dressmaker. .

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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
    47%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Grade Teacher
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lira 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lira. 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 Lira. For the veterans among your Lira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lira lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lira in 1950 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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