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Shyer Family History

Shyer 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: Sayer, Styer, Shier, Shaer, Seyer, Sher, Hyer, Smyer, Sheer, Layer

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Where is the Shyer family from?

You can see how Shyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Shyer families living in Somerset. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shyer's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Shyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyer 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 Shyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shyer. 100% of Shyer women worked as a 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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyer 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Shyer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Shyer. For the veterans among your Shyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shyer in 1953 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyer 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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