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Shyre Family History

Shyre 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: Shore, Shire, Shere, Shure, Sayre, Shyne, Hyre, Share, Smyre, Hare

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Where is the Shyre family from?

You can see how Shyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyre family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shyre family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shyre's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shyre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyre 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 102 census records available for the last name Shyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyre 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shyre. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shyre. For the veterans among your Shyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyre lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Shyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shyre in 1986 was 71, and 63 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyre 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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