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Tyrell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Tyrrell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tirrell, Turrell, Terrell, Morell, Tyre, Sorell, Durell, Tunell

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Where is the Tyrell family from?

You can see how Tyrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Tyrell families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tyrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tyrell families in 1911.
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What did your Tyrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tyrell. 50% of Tyrell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tyrell women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tyrell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Tyrell. For the veterans among your Tyrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tyrell in 1951 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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