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Wyrie Family History

Wyrie 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: Wylie, Wyre, Tyrie, Myrie, Marie, Erie, Wynne, Wire, Ware, Byrne

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Where is the Wyrie family from?

You can see how Wyrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyrie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wyrie family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyrie's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wyrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyrie 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 119 census records available for the last name Wyrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wyrie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wyrie. For the veterans among your Wyrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wyrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wyrie in 1974 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyrie 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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