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Pyser Family History

Pyser Surname Meaning

see Poyser.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pyser family from?

You can see how Pyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pyser families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pyser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pyser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pyser. 72% of Pyser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Shorthand Typist
    29%

What Pyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyser 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Pyser. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pyser. For the veterans among your Pyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pyser in 1963 was 39, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyser 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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