This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nyire family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nyire Family History

Nyire 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: Nice, Spire, Nye, Maire, Wire, Nair, Nie, Nore, Shire, Nyren

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nyire family from?

You can see how Nyire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nyire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Nyire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nyire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nyire

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Nyire. 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.

View all Nyire immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Nyire. For the veterans among your Nyire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nyire military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nyire family history

Discover More

What is the average Nyire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Nyire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nyire in 1966 was 58, and 59 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nyire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyire 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nyire family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial