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Tira Family History

Tira 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: Taira, Mira, Cira, Tara, Lira, Ira, Tyra, Turk, Mura, Mora

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Where is the Tira family from?

You can see how Tira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tira families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tira's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tira families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tira 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 Tira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tira. 39% of Tira men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

What Tira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Tira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tira 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Tira. 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 477 military records available for the last name Tira. For the veterans among your Tira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tira lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Tira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tira in 1958 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tira 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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