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Kyris Family History

Kyris 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: Karis, Boris, Karas, Paris, Idris, Cyrus, Kairis, Duris, Kari, Baris

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Where is the Kyris family from?

You can see how Kyris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kyris families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kyris family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyris's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kyris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kyris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyris 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kyris. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kyris. For the veterans among your Kyris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyris lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Kyris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kyris in 1989 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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