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Chryar Family History

Chryar 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: Cryer, Char, Cryan, Chayer, Crear, Chrzan, Mcbryar, Schryer, Colyar

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Where is the Chryar family from?

You can see how Chryar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chryar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chryar families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chryar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chryar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chryar 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 23 census records available for the last name Chryar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chryar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chryar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Chryar. For the veterans among your Chryar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chryar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Chryar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chryar in 1972 was 73, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chryar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chryar 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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