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Pyros Family History

Pyros 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: Pyron, Paris, Boros, Ros, Baros, Cyrus, Puro, Pyon, Pero, Prost

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Where is the Pyros family from?

You can see how Pyros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pyros families living in Connecticut. This was about 15% of all the recorded Pyros's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Pyros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyros 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 Pyros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pyros. 38% of Pyros men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Pyros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Pyros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyros 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pyros. 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 59 military records available for the last name Pyros. For the veterans among your Pyros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyros lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pyros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pyros in 1971 was 50, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyros 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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