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Cyris Family History

Cyris Name 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: Cyrus, Caris, Chris, Boris, Paris, Idris, Curtis, Crisp, Duris, Baris

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Where is the Cyris family from?

You can see how Cyris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cyris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cyris families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyris's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cyris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cyris ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cyris ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Cyris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyris 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cyris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Cyris. For the veterans among your Cyris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Cyris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cyris in 1969 was 67, and 63 in 1986.

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