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Ghyers Family History

Ghyers 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: Hyers, Goyer, Geyer, Byers, Guyer, Ayers, Moyers, Myers, Syers

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghyers 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 10 census records available for the last name Ghyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghyers 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 Ghyers. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Ghyers. For the veterans among your Ghyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghyers lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Ghyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ghyers in 1993 was 64, and 70 in 1999.

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