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Ier Family History

Ier 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: Lier, Mier, Ker, Bier, Dier, Nier, Iyer, Kier, Hier, Vier

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Where is the Ier family from?

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

What did your Ier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ier 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Ier. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Ier. For the veterans among your Ier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Ier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ier in 1976 was 55, and 48 in 1991.

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