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Iwyer Family History

Iwyer 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: Dwyer, Iyer, Wyer, Sayer, Layer, Meyer, Mayer, Hayer, Dyer, Imber

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Where is the Iwyer family from?

You can see how Iwyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Iwyer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Iwyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iwyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Iwyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwyer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Iwyer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Iwyer. For the veterans among your Iwyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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