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Tyrus Family History

Tyrus 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: Cyrus, Tyus, Brus, Prus, Rus, Tyrer, Trust, Titus, Taras, Truss

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Where is the Tyrus family from?

You can see how Tyrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyrus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tyrus families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tyrus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tyrus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyrus 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 Tyrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyrus. 34% of Tyrus men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tyrus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyrus were Waiter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Waiter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Tyrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tyrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tyrus. 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 243 military records available for the last name Tyrus. For the veterans among your Tyrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tyrus in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyrus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyrus 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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