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Hyres Family History

Hyres 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: Hynes, Hypes, Hires, Myres, Hares, Hykes, Hymes, Eyres, Ayres, Hyre

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Where is the Hyres family from?

You can see how Hyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hyres families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hyres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hyres families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyres 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 Hyres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyres. 67% of Hyres men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hyres women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyres were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyres 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hyres. 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 185 military records available for the last name Hyres. For the veterans among your Hyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hyres in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

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