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Fyrer Family History

Fyrer 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: Tyrer, Byrer, Forer, Furer, Fyler, Farmer, Oyler, Dyer, Faber, Freer

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Where is the Fyrer family from?

You can see how Fyrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fyrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fyrer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyrer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fyrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyrer 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 107 census records available for the last name Fyrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyrer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fyrer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fyrer. For the veterans among your Fyrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyrer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Fyrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fyrer in 1969 was 86, and 53 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyrer 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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