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Gyer Family History

Gyer Surname Meaning

see Guyer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gyer family from?

You can see how Gyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Gyer families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gyer. 100% of Gyer men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Gyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyer 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Gyer. 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 340 military records available for the last name Gyer. For the veterans among your Gyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gyer in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyer 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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