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Eyar Family History

Eyar 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: Eyer, Dyar, Yan, Bear, Omar, Yard, Haar, Meyer, Dear, Pear

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Where is the Eyar family from?

You can see how Eyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Eyar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eyar families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyar's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Eyar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyar 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 72 census records available for the last name Eyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eyar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Eyar. For the veterans among your Eyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyar lifespan?

Average Eyar life expectancy in 2000 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyar 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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