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Eyre Family History

Eyre Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ayer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eyre family from?

You can see how Eyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,104 Eyre families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eyre's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyre 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 Eyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eyre. 11% of Eyre men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Eyre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eyre were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Eyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85,000 census records available for the last name Eyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyre 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Eyre. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eyre. For the veterans among your Eyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyre lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eyre in 1943 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyre 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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