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Tirey Family History

Tirey Surname Meaning

English and Irish: probably a variant of Scottish Tyree.

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


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Where is the Tirey family from?

You can see how Tirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tirey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tirey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tirey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tirey families in 1911.
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What did your Tirey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tirey. 41% of Tirey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tirey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tirey were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Tirey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirey 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Tirey. 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 608 military records available for the last name Tirey. For the veterans among your Tirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tirey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tirey in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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