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Iyer Family History

Iyer Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): Brahmin name from Tamil aiyar a title of respect composed of the noun stem ayya (see Iyengar) + the honorific plural suffix -r.

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


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Where is the Iyer family from?

You can see how Iyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iyer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Iyer families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Iyer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Iyer families in 1871.
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What did your Iyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iyer. 100% of Iyer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Iyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iyer 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Iyer. 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 69 military records available for the last name Iyer. For the veterans among your Iyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iyer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Iyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Iyer in 1978 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iyer 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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