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Styra Family History

Styra 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: Tyra, Serra, Stork, Star, Stern, Starr, Smyrl, Sera, Sturm, Stark

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Where is the Styra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Styra 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 Styra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Styra. 60% of Styra 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Styra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styra 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Styra. 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 57 military records available for the last name Styra. For the veterans among your Styra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Styra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Styra in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Styra 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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