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Flyr Family History

Flyr 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: Flor, Fly, Flye, Lye, Fay, Bly, Klar, Fair, Faler, Flak

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Where is the Flyr family from?

You can see how Flyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Flyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Flyr families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Flyr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Flyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flyr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flyr. 100% of Flyr 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Flyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Flyr. 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 36 military records available for the last name Flyr. For the veterans among your Flyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Flyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Flyr in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2002.

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