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Zyra Family History

Zyra 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: Zara, Zera, Zyla, Tyra, Mura, Mora, Bara, Vara, Mira, Bora

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Where is the Zyra family from?

You can see how Zyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zyra families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zyra's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zyra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyra 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 Zyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zyra. 38% of Zyra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Zyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Zyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyra 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Zyra. 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 100 military records available for the last name Zyra. For the veterans among your Zyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zyra in 1965 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyra 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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