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Shyres Family History

Shyres 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: Shires, Sayres, Shores, Shore, Sykes, Serres, Sires, Shirts, Shire

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Where is the Shyres family from?

You can see how Shyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyres family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shyres families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shyres family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shyres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shyres families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyres 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 30 census records available for the last name Shyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyres 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shyres. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shyres. For the veterans among your Shyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyres lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Shyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shyres in 1987 was 70, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyres 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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