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Lire Family History

Lire 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: Line, Lipe, Wire, Lare, Lile, Lie, Lore, Like, Lira, Alire

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Where is the Lire family from?

You can see how Lire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Lire family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lire's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Lire families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lire 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Lire. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lire. For the veterans among your Lire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lire lifespan?

Average Lire life expectancy in 1982 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lire 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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