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Hyra Family History

Hyra 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: Hara, Hora, Hyre, Tyra, Hata, Horn, Hua, Hare, Hard, Mura

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Where is the Hyra family from?

You can see how Hyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hyra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hyra families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hyra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyra 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 Hyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyra. 34% of Hyra men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Hyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Hyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyra 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hyra. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hyra. For the veterans among your Hyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hyra in 1962 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyra 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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