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Shyrer Family History

Shyrer 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: Shirer, Sherer, Sharer, Sayer, Storer, Shore, Tyrer, Shearer, Scherer

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Where is the Shyrer family from?

You can see how Shyrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shyrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shyrer families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shyrer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shyrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyrer 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 195 census records available for the last name Shyrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyrer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shyrer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shyrer. For the veterans among your Shyrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyrer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shyrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shyrer in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shyrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyrer 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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