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Vyers Family History

Vyers 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: Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Hyers, Pyers, Wyers, Viers, Dyer, Ayer

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Where is the Vyers family from?

You can see how Vyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vyers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vyers families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vyers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vyers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vyers 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 133 census records available for the last name Vyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vyers 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vyers. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vyers. For the veterans among your Vyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vyers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vyers in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vyers 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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