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Oyres Family History

Oyres 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: Myres, Eyres, Ayres, Oyler, Oren, Cyrus, Torres, Ore, Mares, Ours

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Where is the Oyres family from?

You can see how Oyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oyres families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oyres's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oyres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oyres 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 Oyres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oyres. 100% of Oyres men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Oyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyres 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oyres. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oyres. For the veterans among your Oyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyres lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Oyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oyres in 1966 was 55, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oyres 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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