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Tryan Family History

Tryan Surname 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: Bryan, Ryan, Troyan, Cryan, Truan, Tran, Tryon, Yan, Tan, Trojan

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Where is the Tryan family from?

You can see how Tryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tryan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Tryan families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tryan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tryan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryan 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 Tryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tryan. 35% of Tryan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

What Tryan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryan 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Tryan. 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 187 military records available for the last name Tryan. For the veterans among your Tryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tryan in 1969 was 26, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tryan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryan 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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