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Cyra Family History

Cyra 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: Cyr, Cira, Cara, Cura, Cyran, Cera, Cora, Tyra, Mura, Mora

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Where is the Cyra family from?

You can see how Cyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cyra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cyra families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cyra's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cyra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyra 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 Cyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cyra. 63% of Cyra men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Cyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Cyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyra 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Cyra. 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 42 military records available for the last name Cyra. For the veterans among your Cyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cyra in 1966 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyra 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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