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Fyhrie Family History

Fyhrie 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: Myhre, Ferrie, Tyrie, Frie, Myrie, Marie, Guthrie, Fries, Force

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Where is the Fyhrie family from?

You can see how Fyhrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyhrie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fyhrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fyhrie family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyhrie's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Fyhrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyhrie 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 Fyhrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fyhrie. 100% of Fyhrie women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fyhrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Fyhrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyhrie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fyhrie. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fyhrie. For the veterans among your Fyhrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyhrie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fyhrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fyhrie in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fyhrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyhrie 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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